Brian Chase wrote:
Also, can you expand on the whole leaving one of the bolts for last thing? Is that just for purposes of alignment?
Not to speak for JB, but he doesn't mean a socket wrench. The reason for leaving one of the bolts in using his method is because it is the longest bolt and thusly impossible to re-insert into the oil filter housing once it is back in place due to clearance issues with the steering gearbox.
Granted, on a 240D, you've got a _little_ more room to play around than in a 5 cylinder, but that doesn't mean the job is particularly pleasant the first time around.
-- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 175+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi
