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The only thing I changed was where I purchased diesel. Was buying from Thortons, switched to Shell. Wouldn't think it would make that much difference. The car does seem to have less power, so maybe something else is going on. Any ideas would be appreciated, thanks.
I have a '71 220D with a mystery vacuum tap on the main line between vacuum pump and power brake booster.
It's unconnected, and there's also a disconnected hard line up by the firewall, but it doesn't have the length to connect to the brake-line tap. (These are the only vacuum fittings on the car.) That line is split by some sort of check valve or diaphragm/filter, and it disappears under the driver's side fender, right under the windshield corner. It's green, and it doesn't seem to reappear under the dash.
I thought at first it had something to do with the windshield-washer pump, but that's foot-operated, and I've successfully reconnected that.
Any idea on what the mystery line/tap is? I've got some MercedesSource hard line and fittings to reconnect things, but how and what?
Just replaced the oil filter DIY first time. I didn't see where one of the small pressure washers should be installed. Also, how do you replace the pressure washer between the bolt and the filter housing? Thanks.
Have the glow relay manual override installed. Last week I pressed the button, got glow for a few seconds, then a fast clicking. Was able to start the car. Now I get fast clicking & no start.
Battery tests fine. Tried powering the starter directly by jumping to the solenoid but I only get a click.
Not sure how to troubleshoot from here. Any tips would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Nicole