I'm replacing a failed IP in a 1984 300TD, I have the IP loose, having removed front 3 nuts & 2 bolts holding rear bracket to block, (I could not reach rear bolt so removed these bracket bolts) is it possible to reach that rear bolt? it would seem I must loosen oil filter cannister in order to slide IP rearwards to clear 3 studs in front, any suggestions greatly appreciated

I have removed a couple w/ out removing the filter.

you do need to loosen the rear nut, as I recall, and remove the bolts holding the bracket. and the 3 on the front. then it should slide back. make sure the oil supply line is unhooked, and the 2 fuel lines.

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

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How much does one of these IP's weigh? I may be faced with the same removal in the not too distant future to change the gasket to the block. Will also be interested to see what needs to be removed on the back end to facilitate removal of the IP, as it sure looks close!!

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1961 190Db retired
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1983 300D 164,150

I've always had to remove the oil filter housing. Not sure how you would do it without removing it... there is never enough room.

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1983 123.133 California
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I'm guessing it weighs less than 25ish pounds. Its not that big....

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I was at the junk yard and there was an 82 300SD there with the IP removed. I found the Vacuum shutoff laying on the ground by the car, I appeared that the person removed the vacuum shut off and also took off outer oil cooler line off of the oil filter housing to remove the IP. The oil filter housing was not touched.
If you are interested to see how the FSM wants you to remove the IP from a 123:
http://www.pauldrayton.com/uploadfiles/merc/Service/W123/Main.html

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

OK. That makes sense. I'll have to try the shut off valve trick next time.

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1983 123.133 California
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Thanks 911, great link!!If you are interested to see how the FSM wants you to remove the IP from a 123:
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