Re: [MBZ] Diesel Air Filter service life.

[Warren561]

Where are you buying the filters?  BAP Import Parts?

When I had my 240D (123.123), I'd change the air filter after about 5000 
miles.  Usually a few "smacks" on the ground caused enough debris to 
fall out that I never felt bad about putting it back in.

-Warren

Marshall Field wrote:
> I am going broke buying air filters for my three 300d's.  The Kalifornia
> version air filter at almost 50 bux a pop really hurts.  What I am looking
> for are some ways and wisdom to get some more service life out of the air
> filters.
> 
> Yes, all the usual stuff has been looked at and brought up to spec.  The
> seals, the hoses and pipes, everything.  All are tight.  Silica on the oil
> analysis is in the cellar so I know the system is tight.  And I particularly
> dislike any air filter with the K and N name on it.,
> 
> I live in Phoenix, drive mostly on roads and freeways.  Problem is that I
> can get hardly 2500 miles out of a air filter.  Usually less, much less
> miles.  My criteria is holding the filter up to bright sunlight.  If I can
> not see daylight through the folds in the filter, then to me it is plugged
> and needs replacing.
> 
> I remember years ago seeing some domestic Purolator filters that had a
> washable sock over the main paper air filter.  But I have never seen such a
> set up for a MB.  I am sure that something can be rigged, but that would
> entail a smaller diameter, non standard air filter for the housing
> 
> So, any ideas or help is greatly appreciated.
> 
> Marshall in Phoenix
> Three (3) 300D's
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Re: [MBZ] Vehicle Shipping

[Warren561]

I have not had a good experience with Dependable Auto Shippers.

I have been forced to use them twice during work-related relocations. 
Both moves were cross-country.  The deliveries were late both times. 
One missed the two week delivery "window" by over a week.  The other was 
  late by just a day.

Both times the car was damaged and the claim for damage was denied. 
First time, it was a minor issue with a splash pan underneath the 
engine.  The plastic splash pan was cracked.  Second time, the tow hooks 
were placed into the chassis incorrectly and ended up "tearing" the chassis.

*sigh*

-warren

John Robbins wrote:
> Anybody have any recommendations?
> 
> Thanks!
> John
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