Did one of these today without any instructions... spent just under an hour removing and replacing the oil filter housing, and putting everything back together. FYI, no need to disconnect any of those rubber vacuum hoses; just place the intake on top of the rocker cover. The longest part was flushing the oil out of the cooling system, but overall, it went smoothly!
honestly my dude i thought the same thing before i started working at a mercedes dealership but after getting some experience its actually not too bad, yes there is some things where youre like ''WTF!?" but for the most part they are pretty straight forward but having a diagram on how to do things on benz's do help alot too but not completely needed
Hi, It's likely that you will see the oil has leaked down over the starter motor and down the left side of the engine pan and onto the undertray. The base of the oil filter is a tough spot to lay eyes on - hidden by the starter motor from below and the inlet manifold and its vertical section from above. It's a good gasket to change if your finding brittle gaskets elsewhere on the engine. Even a low milage engine (100k) that has done a lot of short trips (heat cycles) will have gaskets that are on the way out. I'd suggest taking a pre-emptive approach and change the O-rings and gaskets on the oil and coolant pipes for the turbo, change the gasket for the oil filter housing, change the gasket for the timing cover, and possibly a fresh thermostat and coolant overflow tank along with the traditional hoses, fluids and serpent belt change, depending on the service history. Any slight weep in the cam chain cover, I would leave until a cam chain replacement, if checking the torque values of the bolts didn't cure it (don't over torque them - aluminium will either strip threads or the bolts will snap the next time someone tries to remove them) . Of course if funds are tight, just keep a check on the fluids and fix each issue as it inevitably arises on an aging car.
I just watched a friend try to change my oil filter and it wouldn't even come out, I get my car serviced on time all the time. The filter is BLACK my oil stick it rusted UGH. I guessing my mechanic and dealership haven't changed it in a while, at least that s what it looks like. Can I make a appoint with you? Im serious
Where are you located? I have the same car & the dipstick looks the same... Did you replace it, or what did you do about it? My oil doesn't look mixed, looks good.
Did one of these today without any instructions... spent just under an hour removing and replacing the oil filter housing, and putting everything back together. FYI, no need to disconnect any of those rubber vacuum hoses; just place the intake on top of the rocker cover. The longest part was flushing the oil out of the cooling system, but overall, it went smoothly!
What’s the torgue specs on the oil filter housing bolts ? Thank you in advance
Just did the filter. Removed nothing but the engine cover. Was easy to reach and pull out and put back.
Rust on the dip stick is very common on these engines. Does not mean there is coolant in the oil.
Any german vehicles I've owned, I've swapped the various plastic manifolds and couplings with aluminum as they failed
sounds good!, job well done!
My starter barrier broke off... the god dang plane shifted with the bolt and I pushed it too much I guess and popped.
Do you mind sharing the info on where to purchase the aluminum housing?
I’m surprised you’re even touching a Mercedes. They look like and absolute nightmare to work on. Good on ya man.
harder job more money
honestly my dude i thought the same thing before i started working at a mercedes dealership but after getting some experience its actually not too bad, yes there is some things where youre like ''WTF!?" but for the most part they are pretty straight forward but having a diagram on how to do things on benz's do help alot too but not completely needed
@@thatdusty950 well said
How did you get the oil filter housing hose back when it is so tight there in the back?
If i buy from ONLINE shop it can use same as you do 😊
I recommend never mixing coolant (especially for German vehicles)
Where can I purchase the oil filter housing? Can you tell me the purchase address?
I just would like to know if this unit failed, does it cause oil to mix with coolant?
@@Linoge279 apparently since i have oil in my coolant and I recently replace the oil cooler and gasket
how do u know if d gasket is broken so as to replace for a new one
Hi, It's likely that you will see the oil has leaked down over the starter motor and down the left side of the engine pan and onto the undertray. The base of the oil filter is a tough spot to lay eyes on - hidden by the starter motor from below and the inlet manifold and its vertical section from above. It's a good gasket to change if your finding brittle gaskets elsewhere on the engine. Even a low milage engine (100k) that has done a lot of short trips (heat cycles) will have gaskets that are on the way out. I'd suggest taking a pre-emptive approach and change the O-rings and gaskets on the oil and coolant pipes for the turbo, change the gasket for the oil filter housing, change the gasket for the timing cover, and possibly a fresh thermostat and coolant overflow tank along with the traditional hoses, fluids and serpent belt change, depending on the service history. Any slight weep in the cam chain cover, I would leave until a cam chain replacement, if checking the torque values of the bolts didn't cure it (don't over torque them - aluminium will either strip threads or the bolts will snap the next time someone tries to remove them) . Of course if funds are tight, just keep a check on the fluids and fix each issue as it inevitably arises on an aging car.
I just watched a friend try to change my oil filter and it wouldn't even come out, I get my car serviced on time all the time. The filter is BLACK my oil stick it rusted UGH. I guessing my mechanic and dealership haven't changed it in a while, at least that s what it looks like. Can I make a appoint with you? Im serious
Where are you located? I have the same car & the dipstick looks the same... Did you replace it, or what did you do about it? My oil doesn't look mixed, looks good.
@@lp3172 any updates on that problem? Have the same problem
As a mobile mechanic I refuse to work on german/european cars. Domestic and Japanese only
@@tyronesmith3812 same here, I own 3 mercedez though🙄, no customer audi or bmw
what your hourly rate and how did it take what does the book say ive never seen a book fix a anything
anywhere from $85-150 depending on the job and where
Could you of just replaced the gasket?
yes. Probably. A lot of times the plastic gets brittle and breaks so I usually plan on it.
here i am three more to go