Hi all, has anyone experienced dirt, goo, gunk or whatever getting into the diesel system. I drive a 250 TD and it just dies on me from time to time. This is going on since last Sept. and it's killing me. It's been to the garage to get cleaned out, but after one, two or three weeks it starts acting up again. It's back in the garage again as I write. Any helpful solutions would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

 

chec screen in fuel tank.chec for cracks in hose coming out of tank.

 

Thanks jimishadow. I'll check with garage.

 

Were are you getting your fuel from? Above post good info too.

 

Ok. Have car back from garage. Cleaned out moreclogged lines etc. Let's see how long it goes for this time. Thanks everyone.

 

There is an algea that actually grows in diesel fuel and plugs up fuel filters and injecters.

We used to sell an additive called Redline for diesel and it was on the Mercedes-Benz approved chemical list at one time. There was another additive called Diesel Doctor not approved as I recall.

The MB Dealer I just left didn't sell anything for it, not so many diesels in the Dealer these days but I'm sure it's still available.

You will probably need to replace your filters.

 

Thanks Les4Parts, appreciate your reply. The mechanic says it's thick black stuff. Has cleaned out fuel tank as best he could andflushed out system with additive and added new diesel andis driving ok at the moment, but for how long??????? Going to check filters againafter a few days driving. Will keep you allposted. Thanks again everybody.

 

A little research and check out this page: http://dieselfueldoctor.com/solutions_explained.html

Very interesting.[:@]

 

Thanks again Les4Parts, very interesting. I'll keep you posted.

 

Had the mechanic check the fuel filter, ( small one on top ), after about 60 miles driving. Still some black spongy stuff in system although driving ok. Cleaned filter with compressed air and refitted. I will have to check again after a week or so. Hopefully it's getting less and less. I will keep you all posted.