Just got in my first batch of parts for my "new" 300D Turbo.
The prefilter is dented, nothing too severe, but there are two dents each about an inch across and flattening out the filter for that inch (so maybe 1/4 inch deep).

Is this an issue and should I contact the seller for return/exchange or can I go ahead and use it? neither ding will interfere with mounting it.

Cheers and thanks,
-nB

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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
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If you are talking about the main fuel filter, I got one once that was dented somewhat as you described. It was OK for a while and then cracked along one of the dents. I had to make emergency repairs. Luckily I carry a spare.

If you can, I would have the supplier replace the dented unit(s).

just my $.02,
Wes

Your prefilter is not plastic?!?!?!?!

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1994 E320 Cabriolet
1995 E320 Touring
2001 Eurovan FOR SALE
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I thought the metal filter was the pre-filter when I posted this, after looking at the system closer I realise that the filters are the other way round.

Anyway it is the metal filter that is dented
Doesn't look too bad. . .
-nB

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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
Got insurance? FarmersReallySucks.Com

Id still take it back to the store and complain. They will take it back with fuel and all. I had a problem getting a fuel filter on my accord because the quality product had been painted in the threads... I nearly rounded off the fuel line nuts. You should have heard me ***** at Autozone!!!!

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1987 300D Sturmmachine
1991 300D Nearly Perfect
1994 E320 Cabriolet
1995 E320 Touring
2001 Eurovan FOR SALE
1985 300D car, sold and missed.
OBK #42

I ordered it on-line from the shop here.
Combined with the rough Idle issue (I'm posting the rest of this there: knocking at idle when in gear and return line question) I'm thinking of going ahead and using it.
-nB

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'83 300D Turbo
Current: ???K mi - 19.2mpg -> 17.4mpg -> 22.9mpg ---> ODO Died
bought at: 233.8K mi - 10MPG For $1.00
3.5 cylinders work: 320 320 100 340 280
Got insurance? FarmersReallySucks.Com