$8.95
Pencil Glow Plug 12 mm Special Tool - MADE IN USA
For diesel engines 1980 to 1993 300D 300TD 300CD 190D 300SDL and 1978 to 1985 300SD
W126
1986 300 SDL Turbo Diesel /Purge before new injector install?
I've become the proud owner of an 1986 300sdl turbo!
and have begun doing my part to advance Kent's great place here.
The motor has 151000 miles and appears in good shape(little or no smoke/pickup/etc)
I've ordered new injectors in my excitement and other stuff before realizing that Purging is a good preventative maintence.(Came from a gas home)
will purging before installing the new injectors be of benefit?
Thanks in advance!
And so begins a new romance.....
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617 Turbo Diesel Turbocharger Oil Drain Tube Seals
For 1978 to 1984 turbo model 300SD 300D 300CD and 300TC
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