While doing a fuel filter replacement on our 2014 NCV3 OM642.896 3.0L I managed to snap off the passenger side of the leak oil line at the "tee" which is directly forward of the fuel filter.
This is a write up of 2 methods of fixing the issue, one temporary and the other a full replacement.
Temporary Fix:
The Sprinter needed to be moved about an hour down the road to my workshop before I could replace the leak oil line.
Older model leak oil lines had replaceable Tee's. Throwing the dice, I bought a set of metal replacement Tee's for the older model leak oil line off ebay. Comparing the metal Tee to the OEM broken plastic one, the dimensions were identical for all practical purposes (visually and per micrometer).
Installation involved carefully drilling out the remnants of the plastic Tee. The leak oil line is hose in a hose construction, with braiding between the inner and outer hoses.
The metal Tee went in easily and was secured with 2 hose clamps. Total time was minimal. Checked for leaks several times while en route -- no problems at all. Probably could have left it in indefinitely.
I've added it to my Sprinter repair kit that always stays with the vehicle.
-- I've got a couple extras if anyone is interested (PM me), includes the metal tee, 2 hose clamps, retaining clip, postage in USA or Canada: $15.00 USD.
Permanent Fix:
Many thanks to @capav8r and @lindenengineering for their incredibly helpful assistance.
View attachment Leak Oil Line Replacement - v1.01.pdf
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Original thread from when I broke the Tee:
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79322
Other related threads:
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72311
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56139
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44290
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9926
This is a write up of 2 methods of fixing the issue, one temporary and the other a full replacement.
Temporary Fix:
The Sprinter needed to be moved about an hour down the road to my workshop before I could replace the leak oil line.
Older model leak oil lines had replaceable Tee's. Throwing the dice, I bought a set of metal replacement Tee's for the older model leak oil line off ebay. Comparing the metal Tee to the OEM broken plastic one, the dimensions were identical for all practical purposes (visually and per micrometer).
Installation involved carefully drilling out the remnants of the plastic Tee. The leak oil line is hose in a hose construction, with braiding between the inner and outer hoses.
The metal Tee went in easily and was secured with 2 hose clamps. Total time was minimal. Checked for leaks several times while en route -- no problems at all. Probably could have left it in indefinitely.
I've added it to my Sprinter repair kit that always stays with the vehicle.
-- I've got a couple extras if anyone is interested (PM me), includes the metal tee, 2 hose clamps, retaining clip, postage in USA or Canada: $15.00 USD.
Permanent Fix:
Many thanks to @capav8r and @lindenengineering for their incredibly helpful assistance.
View attachment Leak Oil Line Replacement - v1.01.pdf
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Original thread from when I broke the Tee:
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=79322
Other related threads:
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72311
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=56139
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44290
https://sprinter-source.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9926