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Fuel filter location for 1988 420SEL

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Old 02-17-2009, 04:06 PM
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Default Fuel filter location for 1988 420SEL

I purchased the thing and would love to replace the original (185,000 miles). Also, when it cold, it is extremely hard to start ... but if the outside temp is over about 65, it fires right up... ideas?

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Old 02-19-2009, 11:51 AM
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if its like any old merc they should be located on the passenger side back underneath under a plastic flap if its been undersealed it will be a bit hard to see but its easy enough to change just keep an eye on the two conecting metal pipes that go to filter for corosion
 
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Old 02-20-2009, 09:29 PM
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Do you mean under the car or under the seat?

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Old 03-03-2009, 11:50 AM
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hi mate its under the car just underneath passenger side rear seat or it should be as all the mercs i have had are there
 
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Old 03-04-2009, 07:51 AM
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I'll replace it today!
 
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