Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: rjfurlan on April 28, 2015, 23:27:32

Title: Fuel filter question
Post by: rjfurlan on April 28, 2015, 23:27:32

When I change the fuel filter in a 1967 250sl do i need a new copper washer for the bolt?

Thanks
Rich

Title: Re: Fuel filter question
Post by: Jonny B on April 29, 2015, 01:34:23

A good idea, but the washer or the dang gasket are not supplied with the filter (as they are for an oil filter) go figure....

Although is the washer a copper one or an aluminum one?

Title: Re: Fuel filter question
Post by: Benz Dr. on April 29, 2015, 02:42:29

I believe it's an aluminum one.

Title: Re: Fuel filter question
Post by: rjfurlan on April 29, 2015, 13:19:34

I reused it and all seems well, no leaks. Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel filter question
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on April 29, 2015, 13:28:36

I would suggest renewing the sealing washer.
Mine started leaking after about 500 miles, on a rally in the middle of Europe  ::)
Very annoying smell in the cab.

naj