Bursted radiator and steering lines

[JoergM]

Originally Posted by Adrian D

I tried looking, unfortunately it's no longer in stock new.
It was installed in 3.1 and 2.7 diesels.
Try ebay.de too.

And I have a buddy with contracts with GLS and DPD, he could sort you out cheap on the shipping.
I can also try with my DPD account.

Thanks a lot Adrian, really appreciate it. I can also contact my Mum or brother who are still live in Germany. I contacted a Jeep wrecker here, and they will look if they have one in their cars. I dont need it immediately but I guess the patch will hold for not too long. I hope I can source one by then.

[drover]

Another worthy mod on the 2.7 is fitting a 2nd fuel filter, not only cheaper than the main one they are so much easier to replace without the prime hassles or fuel line breakage.

[JoergM]

Originally Posted by drover

Another worthy mod on the 2.7 is fitting a 2nd fuel filter, not only cheaper than the main one they are so much easier to replace without the prime hassles or fuel line breakage.

I have this already, just need to install. Another CRD driver from Melbourne recommended one with a primer pump (I took the one which fits the Toyota Hilux) which makes it easier to prime fuel in case I change the filter or if I have to disconnect the fuel lines. I also suspect I have a leak on the current filter since I can see some air bubbles in the line. I also had a moment, where i could not start the car and I guess it is related to air in the system.

[drover]

On the original filter I disconnected the fuel return from the filter so it ran direct to tank, just used blanking caps on the filter outlets, that improved things, replaced the O rings all round (bought from a Benz dealer)and then left the filter alone, the CAV unit I fitted was mounted so I just replaced the $10 filter, topped it with fuel just needed a small bleed to dispel any air. The trick is to mount it lower than the fuel lines so they don't bleed back, mine would syphon from tank if I let it...........

A small air leak can happen from that stupid valve on the bottom either the O ring or the actual housing, while I loved the engine, the fuel system was a big pain... I let mine go at around 280,000km great wagon it was. I was concerned I could have problems with plastic bits by 300K kms and 10 years, the best thing was after all that time and kms my injector bleed back was nearly the same as when new and the same for fuel pressure, I never follow recommended service times.

[freerider170]

i think i have a spare one.