Any chance that an old washer, grommet, or plate is left behind at the base of the filter housing?
-Dave Walton On 8/12/07, Robert Rentfro <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I use what Rusty sends me... > > Bob R. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Tom Hargrave > Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 9:03 AM > To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mann Oil Filters Coming Apart > > I suspect that you are using the wrong filter & the element is being crushed > when you tighten down the lid. There are 2 filters used on later (1977 & on) > Mercedes diesels & they look identical until you place them side by side. > > Thanks, > Tom Hargrave > www.kegkits.com > 256-656-1924 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Robert Rentfro > Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 10:33 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: [MBZ] Mann Oil Filters Coming Apart > > During yesterday's oil change, I had the third consecutive Mann oil filter > come out in two pieces; the paper section became separate from the metal > section. What's the deal on that? Anyone else experience this? Does that > failure allow a path for oil to flow where it's not filtered? > > I put a Hengst in this time to see what happens. > > > > Bob Rentfro > > '77 300D 178K > > Goodyear, AZ > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com