I need to replace the booster vacuum hose of my 84 300TDT... the problem is given my VIN# a different vacuum hose is shown in the micro film as against the original part that came with the car.

Micro film part# 123 430 58 29
(the 2 outlet vacuum fittings that attach to the straw like vacuum lines are positioned far apart, thus the vacuum lines are too short to attach to it)

part# that originally came with the car: 123 430 74 29
(the 2 outlet vacuum fittings are positioned next to each other whereby they perfectly attach to the straw like vacuum lines)

From what it seems, the micro film part# is definitely not the correct one. What may have caused such discrepancy?? Can anyone please shed light on this. Thanks in advance.

Tippee:

Welcome to the Benz Forum. Thank you for your post.

This sounds like a great question for Tom Hanson. He may be reached at:

Caliber Motors, the MB dealer in Anaheim Hills, CA
800 252-6877 ext 306
tom.hanson@verizon.net

Please post anything you find out to educate us all. There are several possibilities why documentation may not match what you actually have.

Happy motoring!

Tippee,
I sent you a private message, please let me know if you don't receive it.

Ken

The vacuum hose has been updated. You'll have to extend one of the vacuum lines but it work's just fine.art