E-Class (W123) 1976-1986: 240D, 280E, 300D, 300TD, 300CD

w123 300d oil filter

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old 09-23-2019, 12:38 PM
  #1  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Andrew Howe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1978 300d
w123 300d oil filter

For the life of me I can't find the oil filter housing, nor the appropriate oil filter.
The closest thing I can see to an oil filter is in the third image, plumbing off the oil cooler.


Old 09-23-2019, 05:37 PM
  #2  
Member
 
rocky raccoon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaverdam, VA
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 37 Likes on 27 Posts
W123 300CD, R107 560SL, W211 E320
Sure that's not a W115? Look underneath the engine.
The following users liked this post:
Andrew Howe (09-23-2019)
Old 09-23-2019, 09:06 PM
  #3  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Andrew Howe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1978 300d
It's definitely a w123 chassis. I wouldn't put it past being an older engine. The front of the block says 617 016 03 04 below that there's a 75 if that helps. Also the third picture is below the fuel filter next to the drivers side wheel well.
Old 09-23-2019, 09:34 PM
  #4  
Newbie
Thread Starter
 
Andrew Howe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 4
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
1978 300d
I found the engine i.d tag, barely a rust stain as is, but I could make out 617 910. I guess that means the engine is from a w115.
Old 09-24-2019, 07:41 AM
  #5  
Member
 
rocky raccoon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Beaverdam, VA
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 37 Likes on 27 Posts
W123 300CD, R107 560SL, W211 E320
If so, your oil filter canister is under the engine. Get down and look. A change consists of removing the center bolt and letting the hot oil run across your chest and into your armpit.

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.

Quick Reply: w123 300d oil filter



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:19 PM.