Does anybody out there know both the om616 w115 engine and the om616 w123 engine very well? I'm working on this (very frustrating) project, putting a '75 240d engine into a '85 Ranger. I'll have to relocate the oil filter because it hits the frame. The peachparts member who made the oil filter relocation plate/kit no longer makes them. My only hope is that I can pull the oil filter lines and oil filter housing from a w123 240d and bolt it up to my w115 om616. As you all know, the oil filter was moved in the w123 and sits by the 4th glow plus and brake boost. There's an 80 something 240d in the yard now, so I might pull what I need this weekend, but I figured I'd ask about it first. I just don't know how the w123 om616 block is plumbed. Appreciate any feedback.

If it ends up that your best bet is to have an Adapter Plate you might be able to make it yourself or at least do part of the work.

You can use the Gasket that goes between the Oil Filter and the Engine Block as a Template so that you can mark where the holes go on the metal.

If you want to before you do any drilling you can make one side of the Metal Plate Flat by using a big File to draw file it (do an internet search on how it is done); or even better if you know some one who does wood work and has a 4 inch Belt Sander that would flatten it quick.

That brings up another method; simply lay some Sand Paper for use on metal on a flat surface grit facing up and rub your part over it and sand you single surface flat.

It is best to have a Drill Press to drill the mounting Bolt Holes; but, drilling and tapping the larger holes for the hose connections would need to go to a Machine Shop. Unless you have the right Drill Bits and Taps.

I think a 1/2 inch Aluminum Plate would work and it would sand, drill and tap easier.

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