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Replacement Air Filter Element

Started by Agthomas2, 29 November 2023, 04:49 PM

Agthomas2

Can't find a replacement air filter element for my 1975 280S.  It the big oval element with one port for crankcase venting.  A few sites have it listed but all say out of stock.  Any recommendations where to buy in the US?
75 280S

andrewk

Quote from: Agthomas2 on 29 November 2023, 04:49 PMCan't find a replacement air filter element for my 1975 280S.  It the big oval element with one port for crankcase venting.  A few sites have it listed but all say out of stock.  Any recommendations where to buy in the US?

Mercedes Classic Center should be able to get it for you quickly.
1979 450 SEL 6.9 (#5532) - silbergrün metallic

Agthomas2

Messaged them, we will see.  The responded asking for the vin number.  Still waiting.
75 280S

Agthomas2

The part is discontinued via Mercedes Classic Center.  Looking for an after market replacement.
75 280S

rumb

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Agthomas2

001-094-69-04 Mercedes number

Any help is appreciated.
75 280S

rumb

https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-m110-engine-air-filter-0010946904/

WOW $345!!!

Can you find similar size without the little pipe and improvise? Like one ftom a w126 300se might fit.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

ptashek

Have you searched for 3rd party cross-references?
Filtron AE345 and WIX WA6026 are listed as direct replacement, but a quick glance at current catalogues shows them as discontinued. Maybe you can find somone online who has stock still?

Otherwise, DIY as rumb suggested may be your only option.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

rumb

'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

Agthomas2

Messaged them today, we will see!  Thanks
75 280S

Agthomas2

Found someone on eBay selling NOS!  Success!
75 280S

revilla

Hi
Sorry, maybe too late...
But let me know if that works as I still have some that I'll probably won't use.
PM me if needed.
Good luck