Like many folks with 617 engines I have the same loose oil drain line. Last time I did work on that side of the motor I tried to see what the deal was with the mount but since they cleverly hid it behind the turbo bracket it is hard to see. Even though this thread mentions what sounds like an integral mounting tab that needs to be welded back on the EPC shows a clamp (part number A1279950401) as item number 176 in the attached picture.

Is this one of those things that could go either way and I have to see what mine has or should I be OK to just order the replacement clamp in advance of the scheduled afternoon in the driveway?

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'82 300D - Light Ivory, 2nd Owner (Back in the wind April 2013!)

'95 E300D - White, grey interior. (Suffering from stuck/broken glow plugs)

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