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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: jan lauwers on October 16, 2016, 08:51:00

Title: bolts Oil filter house
Post by: jan lauwers on October 16, 2016, 08:51:00

Gentlemen,

After a lot of cleaning, sanding electroplating etc, I am now starting to put my engine parts back together.
This question is about the oil filter housing. I read (too late) in my MB book that the central hollow bolt (the one that holds the long canister bolt) should never be removed because it is 'glued' in the topcover.
(see pic, it is indicated with the crew driver). Since I HAVE removed it, what is the recommendation? Put some sealant around the head, or use a metal seal, or nothing?

Thanks again guys,

Jan

Title: Re: bolts Oil filter house
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 16, 2016, 16:57:04

I've used two part epoxy glue then baked it in an oven to glue a part similar to this last year. Perhaps epoxy would be good for this one as well.

Title: Re: bolts Oil filter house
Post by: jan lauwers on October 17, 2016, 07:20:26

Thanks Cees.. so it is serious... it must be glued. I don't have an oven, so I presume I can use Loctite for this one?

Thank!

Jan

Title: Re: bolts Oil filter house
Post by: Cees Klumper on October 17, 2016, 18:34:54

Well, I baked it in the oven because according to the glue (UHU) instructions this had a significant impact on the strength of the glue. I would just use a good quality epoxy glue for your application, Loctite does make a variety of those I think.

Title: Re: bolts Oil filter house
Post by: Shvegel on October 18, 2016, 09:42:25

I would assume it is glued so it doesn't back out when the lower filter bolt is tightened.  I am sure red locktite on clean threads will be fine.