Autozone here doesn't carry them, but I didn't try the Harbor Freight. It's way across town, and I often forget about them when I'm looking for tools. I was time-limited today, as I had to drive my wife's car and she also had places to go and people to see, so I'll use that as my excuse for now to justify a future trip. I still need to pick up a fuel pressure gauge set for my wife's car.
Need to get this second Benz up and running so I can spend more time at HF.... -Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 7:02 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project, progress report Harbor freight sells them, as does Autozone. Max Dillon wrote: > I needed a 12mm hex key to remove the tensioner on my '87 wagon. My > neighbor was home this afternoon and he loaned me his, but I would like to > purchase one for my tool box. Today I visited almost every store that sells > tools in my town, and came up completely empty. My back-up plan was to > grind down a 1/2 inch hex to make a 12mm, but that wouldn't have been too > pretty I'll bet. > > Max > > > -----Original Message----- > From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] > On Behalf Of LarryT > Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 9:33 AM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report > > So, you no longer need the 12mm wrench? > > LarryT > > OilAnalysis Time? > Looking for Weber Parts or Porsche Posters? > www.youroil.net > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > From: "Max Dillon" <meadedil...@bellsouth.net> > Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 11:29 PM > To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: [MBZ] My '95 E300 project, progress report > > >> One does not need the special tool "assembly cage" or "assembly sleeve" >> that >> is called for in the service manual. Also, removing the camshaft gear is >> also not necessary (at least on my engine - haven't checked the chain >> stretch yet so maybe I have a really looong chain helping out here). >> >> >> >> I was out in the garage working on my '87 replacing the belt tensioner, >> when >> that project came to a sudden halt due to a tool shortage (don't own a >> 12mm >> hex key). Decided to mess around with the '95 as I'd gotten some marking >> paint and I thought it was a good time to remove the camshaft gear. >> Pulled >> the valve cover and marked the gear and chain position, then while waiting >> for that to dry I started pulling on the timing chain at the IP timer to >> see >> how necessary the special tool was. To my surprise, after just a few >> minutes of fiddling the IP timer came right out. Installed the new one, >> and >> then re-installed the injection pump. Still need to hook up all the >> injection pump connections, but she's back in place. >> >> >> >> So, spent a few satisfying hours in the garage, and now I have a good >> excuse >> to go tool shopping tomorrow. >> >> >> >> Remaining work on the '95: >> >> Hook up all the injection pump connections >> >> Repair deteriorating wire insulation in the engine bay (liquid electrical >> tape) >> >> Remove old fuel return line bits from injector nipples, install new lines >> >> Diagnose/repair the engine missing and low power (new fuel filters first, >> then maybe injectors or delivery valves are the culprits). >> >> Re-install all the intake and crank-case ventilation piping/gaskets >> >> >> >> -Max >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 95 E300, 92 500SEL, 92 300SD, 92 300E 4Matic, 91 350SDL, 91 300D, 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL x2, 85 380SE 5.0 Euro, 85 190D, 84 190D, 84 300D euro manny, 76 240D, 76 300D, http://www.okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
