Does the Victor Reinz Oil Filter Housing Gasket, (Housing to Engine), need to have to be cut out for the oil system to work optimally? proper oil flow?

http://www.***************/secure/PartImages/6161840780.jpg (Sorry that unable to post own pics yet)

The gasket covers up portions of the where there is open space on the housing and engine block. The gasket appears to be multi-purposed as there are more bolt holes cut out of it than are required.

Shouldn't I cut and remove the portions of the gasket where it is not "metal to metal"? (Where housing is against engine block)

Don't look so much at the Oil Filter Look at the actual Passages that are on the Block.
Look at post #19 in the below thread; I posted some pics of gaskets.
Also post your comments on the Victor Rinz Gasket there.

Fight Back; Post/List Where The Parts You Bought Were Made
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/294339-fight-back;-post-list-where-parts-you-bought-were-made-2.html

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

i used a gasket from the dealer when i did mine, i found it to much thicker then aftermarket ones, no leaks so far.

Post a pic of the seal tho

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Yep, some serious thought went it to the real Mercedes Gasket; it was only a few dollars more than the after market one. Pics are posted in the Thread-
Fight Back; Post/List Where The Parts You Bought Were Made
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/294339-fight-back;-post-list-where-parts-you-bought-were-made-2.html

However, the original Gasket I removed was simply a gasket made of Paper and that lasted a very long time so I would doubt if the Victor Rinz Gasket would cause any issues.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

Yeah...I think the Victor Rinz Gasket will work based on the pics of the Mercedes Gasket.

I think I'm going to order the Mercedes Gasket and see I i have the patience to wait the few days it going to the dealer.

Hey Diesel911....what Mercedes Dealer do you buy from?

Just noticed your in Southern California.

I got the gasket along with other parts from an online Dealer that sells the real Mercedes parts .

I have never been to the local Long Beach Mercedes. I did an internet search on that place and the info on it was not positive.

However, some day I am going to get out to the Mercedes Classic Center in Irvine.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel