On Wed, 10 Aug 2005 12:05:01 -0700 "R A Bennell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Since I got the 300D, I have changed the oil and filter in the engine - > WIX filter - no new "O" ring as the one they send with the filter does > not fit the MB. No new small "O" rings on the engine part that I hear > referred to in regard to oil pressure guage fluctuation. The small o-rings have to be ordered separately. BTW, as it says at the bottom of each message, > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com You'll want to patronize Rusty, not only because he's a good guy but because he has great deals on OEM and OEM quality parts. The Hengst or Mann filters he sells are much to be preferred over Wix. > Used Shell Oil - 15W40. No fancy synthetic until I replace the valve > cover gasket as it appears to leak at the back of the engine. That sounds like a good idea. Just make sure the oil is rated for diesel. > Also replaced the air filter element with a WIX brand unit. Again, go to Rusty. You're going to continually need oil, fuel, and air filters, so buy several and save on shipping. > That is it so far. That's a start. > How do I know when the fuel filter(s) should be attended to? Seems to > run fine (but I am no expert on these things either). The nylon pre-filter by the injection pump is the bellweather -- and it doesn't hurt to keep a couple or so of these things on hand in case one plugs up. I have not had any particular problems with the main fuel filter (the one that looks like a small oil filter). IIRC changing them every 20,000 miles is OK. > If I recall various posts, there is a screen in the tank ( I assume is > removed by unscrewing the plug in the bottom of the tank - recent talk > of using a spark plug socket to fit the large allen wrench hole??). There is a screen in the tank, but how you get to it depends upon the type of car you have. The spark plug socket in the large allen wrench hole is for the station wagon model (300TD). A sedan (300D) has the screen thread into the bottom of the fuel tank like a hex head bolt. > I also see what I assume is a filter housing under the hood with a drain > plug near the bottom. Do I have to bleed this thing in some manner if I > change it so that it doesn't pump air into the injector pump?? I'm not sure about what you speak. Were is this thing? > Fill me in or point me in the right direction. I have no previous Diesel > history whatsoever. That's OK; that's what this list is for. Craig
