Bought new MAHLE LX536 airfilters C43 AMG

[noogieman]

What is this metal mesh ontop on the airfilter housing?
Is it to make the filter sit snug and tight inside the airfilter housing next to the engine?
MAHLE partsnumber is # LX 536
thanks.

 

[grober]

That is not the correct filter for your car I think its for a 6 cylinder engine. THE FILTER YOU WANT IS THE C34-104 made by MANN and HUMMEL
or the MB no is A1040940104 ---- AVAILABLE FROM INCHCAPE mercedes for £22-57

 

[noogieman]

That is not the correct filter for your car I think its for a 6 cylinder engine. THE FILTER YOU WANT IS THE C34-104 made by MANN and HUMMEL
or the MB no is A1040940104 ---- AVAILABLE FROM INCHCAPE mercedes for £22-57

I bought these from UK Ebay there is a MAHLE shop
Air Filter MERCEDES 280,320 RANGE(129),E-CLASS,C43 AMG - eBay (item 250694403675 end time Feb-06-11 01:38:32 PST)

Here is another shop on UK Ebay but they show a different filter, parts number is LX 536
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AIR-FILTER-ME...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27b0375338

Is MAHLE KL - 82 correct fuel filter for my car?

 

[noogieman]

This is the link to official Mahle site and the filter LX 536 and it's different between my filter above and the one shown here.
http://217.6.60.45/mahle/_action/Co...folder=mahleFilter&actionMethode=filterDetail

I just wanna be sure it's the correct version.
anyone knows about knecht filters?

 

[grober]

Genuine MAHLE are top quality products-- They own Knecht filters which are top quality also. If you look at their official website Mahle don't list an air filter for the C43 ! . I can confirm that the KL82 is the correct Mahle /Knecht fuel filter for your car. I think the ebay advert is a misprint /mistake my guess they mean C36 not C43 http://217.6.60.45/mahle/_action/Co...&folder=fahrzeug&actionMethode=fahrzeugDetail

 

[Justin1600]

Put some K&N's on it mate cheaper in the long run

 

[noogieman]

Genuine MAHLE are top quality products-- They own Knecht filters which are top quality also. If you look at their official website Mahle don't list an air filter for the C43 ! . I can confirm that the KL82 is the correct Mahle /Knecht fuel filter for your car. I think the ebay advert is a misprint /mistake my guess they mean C36 not C43 http://217.6.60.45/mahle/_action/Co...&folder=fahrzeug&actionMethode=fahrzeugDetail

are you saying I got the wrong airfilter LX 536, this # number is not for C43?
your link doesn't work?

 

[grober]

Try this link MAHLE Aftermarket-Filter 2011
According to MAHLE site they don't make a filter for your C43. If the link above doesn't work Google search for the MALHE website look for the Aftermarket filter section Online catalogue for Europe and do a search yourself.
So yes as far as I can make out LX536 is the wrong filter for a C43

 

[noogieman]

Try this link MAHLE Aftermarket-Filter 2011
According to MAHLE site they don't make a filter for your C43. If the link above doesn't work Google search for the MALHE website look for the Aftermarket filter section Online catalogue for Europe and do a search yourself.
So yes as far as I can make out LX536 is the wrong filter for a C43

yeah I browsed that site b4.
It's weird that Mahle doesn't have any filters for C43?

If this filter is wrong how can that Ebay seller linked in my first post above state MAHLE LX536 fits C43 and CLK55 AMG?

I have found a german site that sells different air filter brands and the size measured on the airfilter outer housing differs between several filter brands?
That's odd!

This page is for the LX536 filter
Luftfilter MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 280 (129.058) Service-/Inspektions-/Wartungsteile

This page is for C43 AMG filter
Luftfilter MERCEDES-BENZ C-KLASSE (W202) C 43 AMG (202.033) Filter

 

[grober]

All I can tell you is Mercedes list Mann -Hummel as the filter element manufacturer on their parts site. Most of the filters listed on that website you mentioned have the same dimensions give or take a few mm This might be explained by the fact they measure the dimensions slightly differently e.g. the dimensions of the pleated filter element or alternatively the outer rim of the filter seal. Slight differences in depth would make little difference to an element primarily located by its flexible seal at one end . The primary differences between the straight six engines and the V8s is that MB can often squeeze the inlet Filter Box between the wing and engine block on the 6's but tend to mount the V8 filter boxes centrally above the engine since the wider V8s leave little space between inner wing and engine. In addition probably makes the plumbing to the central situated inlet manifold easier as well. The downside is a restriction in size/depth to fit under the bonnet or to use 2 elements instead of one in a more elaborate double inlet system .

My advice is to buy the proper MB filter from the dealer using your chassis number- that way you will get the correct one size and quality wise. If you must go after market to save a few quid use the manufacturer that are OEM for that filter MANN-HUMMEL Ebay sellers don't always get things right in their adverts so I would not rely on their advice.

 

[noogieman]

All I can tell you is Mercedes list Mann -Hummel as the filter element manufacturer on their parts site. Most of the filters listed on that website you mentioned have the same dimensions give or take a few mm This might be explained by the fact they measure the dimensions slightly differently e.g. the dimensions of the pleated filter element or alternatively the outer rim of the filter seal. Slight differences in depth would make little difference to an element primarily located by its flexible seal at one end . The primary differences between the straight six engines and the V8s is that MB can often squeeze the inlet Filter Box between the wing and engine block on the 6's but tend to mount the V8 filter boxes centrally above the engine since the wider V8s leave little space between inner wing and engine. In addition probably makes the plumbing to the central situated inlet manifold easier as well. The downside is a restriction in size/depth to fit under the bonnet or to use 2 elements instead of one in a more elaborate double inlet system .

My advice is to buy the proper MB filter from the dealer using your chassis number- that way you will get the correct one size and quality wise. If you must go after market to save a few quid use the manufacturer that are OEM for that filter MANN-HUMMEL Ebay sellers don't always get things right in their adverts so I would not rely on their advice.

thanks for your reply.
I made a problem case about this on Ebay an we'll see what the seller says about these filters.
It won't be fun if I have to return them because he made a mistake!
It will cost me a few quids because of his fu-- up!

 

[noogieman]

I received an email from the seller about MAHLE LX536 filter.
He told me he ordered them directly from Mahle company and they are suitable for C43 AMG.
I guess there's no problem with these filters fitting my car?