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Car Forum / Mercedes-Benz Cars / June 2005

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John - 13 Jun 2005 21:05 GMT
1984 190D 2.2
I noticed a faint fuel smell when I stopped the engine.
Opened the hood and saw small fuel stains around two of the glow plugs.

What's going on? and What can I do about it?
T.G. Lambach - 14 Jun 2005 00:42 GMT
The fabric covered "bleed-off" hoses between the injectors dry out over
time, crack and leak.

Measure the entire length, buy that length and replace the hoses, one at
a time so the length(s) can be cut to the correct length. Use a utility
knife to cut away the old ones being careful not to nick the hose barb.
Push the new hose onto the barb using a pliers. There may be a stub end
with a small steel plug inside, insert the plug into its stub end hose
before pushing that hose onto its injector.
John - 14 Jun 2005 01:22 GMT
Thanks T.G.

I'm SO glad to hear I don't have to replace the injector pump!!!

> The fabric covered "bleed-off" hoses between the injectors dry out over
> time, crack and leak.
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> with a small steel plug inside, insert the plug into its stub end hose
> before pushing that hose onto its injector.
T.G. Lambach - 14 Jun 2005 02:14 GMT
Always, always consider the simple stuff first for THAT's what "the
problem" usually is.
 
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