Sequence of events for oil cooler, oil filter gasket, mm, shocks.. - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

ROLLGUY · #1 05-20-2018, 06:34 PM

I have done many of these, with only lifting the engine. Removing (or even moving it aside) the steering box is a LOT of work for little gain in my opinion. Just raising the engine (you need to do this anyway to replace the cooler lines) gives you plenty of room to get all the bolts out. You might also want to remove the accelerator linkage arm (from firewall to engine). You only need to lift the left side. This also puts the oil filter stand further away from the steering box, than it would if lifting the entire engine straight up.

Diesel911 · #2 05-20-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ROLLGUY

I have done many of these, with only lifting the engine. Removing (or even moving it aside) the steering box is a LOT of work for little gain in my opinion. Just raising the engine (you need to do this anyway to replace the cooler lines) gives you plenty of room to get all the bolts out. You might also want to remove the accelerator linkage arm (from firewall to engine). You only need to lift the left side. This also puts the oil filter stand further away from the steering box, than it would if lifting the entire engine straight up.

Was there room to use a torque wrench (oil filter housing)?

ROLLGUY · #3 05-20-2018, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

Was there room to use a torque wrench (oil filter housing)?

Not sure, didn't use a torque wrench. When someone works on cars every day, they get a feel for the right amount of torque needed for a particular fastener. I suppose if I worked for a factory authorized shop or a dealer, I would be required (expected) to do it by the book. However, I do use a torque wrench for things like head bolts, flywheel bolts etc.

vwnate1 · #4 05-21-2018, 12:20 AM

Thanx for the laugh Rich ~ when I was a Dealer slave I noticed all the others apart from our in house tranny guy, short cutted every job to the bone, I got hassled by management for doing things correctly .

Few dealer mechanics seem to take pride in their works, they're all about flat rating as much as possible and making mondo ca$h .

You're right, a Journeyman Mechanic learns the proper feel of tightening .

I always use a torque wrench on heads and other critical fasteners but not for general works .