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03-02-2003, 06:31 PM
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Old power steering filter??
I'm changing all filters/fluids in the 82 300TD and removed the power steering filter. I have a new replacement, but the unit I took out I think is original. It has a top plate and a bottom plate. In the middle is a ring that is porous and allows fluid to filter through it. It is in excellent shape and seems to work very well.
My question, would you replace the old style filter with the new one that I got at Mercedes? I cleaned the old unit and it cleaned up very well. No gunk or damage. It seems to be a phonelic type material that is about 1/4 inch thick and porous. As I said it's in excellent shape. I'm inclined to use the old filter and just keep the new one just in case. Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car 
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03-02-2003, 07:49 PM
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HMMMMM!!!
As it says in your profile "Former Shop Owner / MB Technician 29 Years " I was hoping for someones opinion who had a "little" experience Thanks for the advice, Chuck em, We shall do Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990 1980 240D, owned 1990-1992 1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993 1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004 1999 E300, owned 1999-2003 1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD 1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995 1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons) 1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004 2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver 1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold) 2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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03-02-2003, 08:16 PM
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From one with only a little experience, not to be confused with a Shop Owner.
Use the new filter. It catches much smaller particles than the old fibrous filter can. Best part of it all is that now the steady plate is part of the filter assembly, once you hook into the plate it brings the filter out withit. No more fishing around to get the ring out etc.
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Mike Tangas '73 280SEL 4.5 (9/72)- RIP  Only 8,173 units built from 5/71 thru 11/72 '02 CLK320 Cabriolet - wifey's mid-life crisis 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI...at least its a diesel Non illegitemae carborundum.
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