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12-01-2004, 11:33 PM
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oil filter cap thread broke off!!!
Sorry, but I tried the search, and could'nt find anything.
one of the oil filter cap threads broke off, and I'm wondering if anyone knows how the threaded post is attached to the housing, is it threaded and can the remainder be screwed out or is ponded or welded in? And is the threaded post a mercedes replacement part? I hope I don't have to replace the whole filter housing over this! I guess its the sort of thing that can happen in below zero weather. I used a torque wrench, but it must not been working right. A simple oil change turns into a big hasstle! Thanks Mike ps oh its a 79 300 wagon 
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12-02-2004, 12:07 AM
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I'm not sure of how the studs are attached -- I would guess screwed in, but that is only a guess.
At least it didn't let you get up to highway speed and then blow off.... Peter
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1972 220D ?? miles 1988 300E 200,012 1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles 1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000 1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!
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12-02-2004, 12:15 AM
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Should be a threaded stud. If it broke flush with the housing you will need to drill it and use an easyout. Just make sure to cover the filter housing opening so you don't get any drill shavings into the filter.
And don't try driving the car with only one nut on the filter. It will leak.
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