Some have mentioned a separate oil separator on older 240D's. One that mounts outside of the aircleaner, like on a fender or firewall?

Anyone have a MB P/N for one? Pics? Any info? Am I losing my mind? (OK, don't answer the last one!)

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

I have an 82 240D and it has a separator outside the air filter (mounted on the front of the intake manifold, in front of the air cleaner). It's hooked to a vent off the top of the valve cover and has an oil return line at the bottom that runs down to the engine oil sump. The separated air goes into the air filter housing. I don't have a picture or a part number, but I can look to see if there is a number on it. I have looked for replacements in the past, as I wonder if this thing still functions. It has been a leak source at every connection. I have never seen a replacement that is sold. I took it off once, but could not get it apart to look inside...probably just works like a cyclone separator???

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold

Check this site out:http://www.y8s.com/celica/air-oil/

On the TDI website, one of the members is selling an improved CCV unit. It uses media cut from the material floor scrubber pads are made of. It seems to be a better filter than the SOS pads used in the homemade version.

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Jeff

79 300D Euro 4 spd 196K
01 Jetta GLS TDI, 5 spd
04.5 Dodge 3500 Cummins, 6 speed
93 Dodge 250 Cummins, Auto

p/n is 616 010 00 62
I suggest using the 240D device over any home-made sparators, ask Alex! (you might want to do a search for the word on here)
Dieseldiehard
1971 220 (gas) 4-spd manual 104041
1979 300TD w/ ’85 turbo engine 289560 (see pic w/ 240D separator)
1983 300D 237490
1985 300TD 206150
1975 300D (looking for an engine)
1987 300D 250K newest addition

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Well..., just got back from the junkyard looking for one of these beasts, no such luck. So I decided to run by the new MB dealer in town. Turns out they can get me a new one on Tuesday..., IF I fork over $127.50!!!! YIKES!!!!

For $127 ($135 with tax!), I can come up with a helluva solid machined/polished alum weldment that would look a LOT slicker than that black plastic thing and work better in the process, sheesh! Was going to do it the right way, but......

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

I paid $89 for a new one, many dealers do not discount anything on parts.
Did you call Phil at the Partsforum? I wonder if he can special order one at a discount?
FYI there was a fellow at a wrecking yard in sacramento, CA (Silver Star Recycling or something similar) that sent me a quote for $10 PLUS $50 PULL FEE) which I declined, as a used unit that is simply out of line.
Another person in San Jose, CA wanted $15 for a pull. I should have grabbed it.
Put out a want for used parts, you might find one cheap.
Making one will be fun. If you do decide to go that route please share with us your results.
DDH