started tearing into my 74 240d today, getting that rebuild done. i opened up the air filter box and took out the filter, and there's about an inch of oil standing in the bottom of the filter box. im guessing this is an oil bath filter model?

 

ther are two types.

for "hot country version", there is oil bath.

 

i never knew mercedes used and oil bath air filter

 

i saw some when i was in saudi arabia before.

not only MB but other brands too such as toyota, nissan, volvo, etc.

his car is not USA version but Europe.

the filter is especially for dusty road.

his car is 115.117, an old model.

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yeah, that diagram shows the part. hmmm... i didnt realize this was a grey market car when i bought it. it has all of the controls and labels in english, and has the dumb looking american bumpers on it.

 

maybe euro specs for USA market? i can't be sure till i know your VIN.