Already thought of this.  I don't have TWO bad filters...

On Mon, Apr 6, 2009 at 3:47 PM, Scott Ritchey <[email protected]> wrote:

> As I recall, this bolt screws into threads in the filter.  Maybe you have a
> bad filter?
>
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> On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel
> Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 21:31
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>  Subject: [MBZ] W123 main fuel filter bolt is cross-threaded = buggah!
>
> I ran diesel purge through the 85 300CD, but when I attempted to change
> the main fuel filter I couldn't tighten the filter more than halfway up the
> threaded bolt in the filter housing. I assume that the threads on the bolt
> are butchered, although visually they looked normal.  I tried a couple
> filters but the same problem - wouldn't tighten past a certain point.  :((
>
> So what is this bolt called and is it dealer only?  Does anyone have the
> part number?
>
> Andrew
> 1985 300CD
> 1983 300TD
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