Ha! The German cuss words are printed right on the disk filter- "siebscheibenfilter-einsatz!!!!"

The garage I'm taking it to lets me stay in the servcice bay and chat. I know how the whole thing goes together- which side's up, etc. so I can show them that. I just don't have the moxy to force the cannister up in far enough to get the bolt started, especially due to the "tractor" cartridge being slightly taller and with a raised center section adding 1/4" overall compared with the old one that was in there. I'm hoping the one I ordered from MB dealer (which is 2 hours away from where I live- they're mailing it to me) is more correct.

As for getting cannister in and out, that's not an issue at all with my car, aside from the free hot oil skin treatment. Once bolt is loosened the cannister simply drops down, and has to be tilted slightly to clear the cross member, which is when most of the oil spills down your arm. Nothing is in the way to the point I would have to do something drastic like loosen engine mounts. Putting it back is equally easy- except for having to push against the spring when the disk is in there.

Oh yeah- I am very sad today- "Pearl" has been violated! Somebody stole the 3 point star off my front grill last night! Nervy enough to go all the way to the back of my driveway! It's amazing how naked the car looks without it.

Dave