When you have the new version primer its a pleaure to prime

I also had my filter down to nothing but a mass of metal filled with holes and fuel everywhere. As I applied the differenty types of vice grips I had, I noticed when I spun the hunk of crap left behind...the bolt started moving too...damn!
I was preoccupied with the diesel fumes at the time
Its amazing what you can do when you have professional tools to do it with...destruction comes much quicker

I am very happy that benz does not use a spin on filter....the cartriage is so much cleaner to remove and replace...