Hi,

OK, maybe this is a really dumb question, but i cannot figure out how to remove the air filter bracket. I can get the bolts on the top of it off, but then there is the one that is directly below the bracket, which goes into the engine block. I cannot get tools in there to get it out, because there is too much interference from the exhaust and turbo.

can somebody please explain how to get the stinking air filter mounting bracket off of the engine?

Thanks very much,

JMH

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Current Diesels:
1981 240D (73K)
1982 300CD (169k)
1985 190D (169k)
1991 350SD (113k)
1991 350SD (206k)
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1993 300D 2.5T (338k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (442k)
1996 Dodge Ram CTD (265k)

Past Diesels:
1983 300D (228K)
1985 300D (233K)

I replaced the one on my '85. I don't remember exactly how I did it anymore but I do remember having trouble with one bolt. I might have disconnected one of the oil lines to/from the turbo to get it off but I really can't remember. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Scott

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Scott
1982 Mercedes 240D, 4 speed, 275,000
1988 Porsche 944 Turbo S (70,000)
1987 Porsche 911 Coupe 109,000 (sold)
1998 Mercedes E300 TurboDiesel 147,000 (sold)
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1997 Mercedes E300 Diesel 236,000 (sold)
1995 Ducati 900SS (sold)
1987 VW Jetta GLI 157,000 (sold)
1986 Camaro 125,000 (sold - P.O.S.)
1977 Corvette L82 125,000 (sold)
1965 Pontiac GTO 15,000 restored (sold)

Hmmm, I'm also curious. Noticed last night that my air cleaner does not seem to be attached to anything below. Have three bolts that come thru, but they just seem to rest on the block/turbo. ??? Also getting some oil in there, so am going to do a search on that...maybe it has some connection with the EGR...Thank goodness for the search function on this board!

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