John:
OEM mufflers ar e easy on a Benz. Not cheap, but not bad to replace. Had to
split the pipe on the 300E, but that's part of it on that car. Else hang and
clamp.
I seem to remember that the fuel thermostat has four hoses, with nasty screw
clips, and is actually held down by a couple cap
I ordered a fuel thermostat and muffler for the 1990 300D (hoping my wife
will like the car with less noise!) and the muffler looks like the easiest
thing in the world to change. The clamps are so well built and remove so
easily. I've never seen such quality.
Regarding the fuel thermostat,
There is a little clip on the end, side nearest the radiator. Very
easy to change. If you plan to service it, I suggest a new O-ring as
it may leak if disturbed.
Brian
On 6/29/05, John Peterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I ordered a fuel thermostat and muffler for the 1990 300D (hoping my wife
I think Brian's referring to the coolant loop, where it enters the
head. Your fuel thermostat should remove quite easily, since it's
just held onto the block by two 5mm allen-head bolts, and of course
the fuel and coolant lines themselves. A ball-head type allen wrench
will assist in the removal
I see the allen bolts. I'll photograph the procedure for future list
reference.
Thanks!
John
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I think Brian's referring to the coolant loop, where it enters the
head. Your fuel thermostat should remove quite
So, you replace the guts inside the fuel thermostat housing then? I
thought the whole thing was replaced as a unit.
On 6/29/05, brian toscano [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The fuel thermostat fits inside the canister that bolts near the motor
mount. I'm not talking about the head.
Casey
