Spin-on or canister filter? I know the M103 has a spin-on.

If the crud fell into the outer part, no problem, the filter will catch it all. Oil goes from oustide to inside.

If it fell into the hole the clean oil goes down, it will get flushed into the engine.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
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