Bob, are you using the strongest bolt possible? You mentioned the cam cover
bolt - perhaps there's another of the proper size that may work better?
Don't really want the bolt to break off because you might *really* be in a
bind then.
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob DuPuy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 5:21 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] timing chain rail pins OM603
Thanks for the quick reply. I just finished that beer and am going out
to have another crack at it. Yes I did try tapping it in to get it
moving but I think it is already bottomed out. I don't think I can get
the head off without taking the rail out. unless maybe I break the
chain. It is less than 2 degrees stretch though and I didn't borrow
the chain tool. I'm going to try to sneak a real dent puller past the
condensor and go for it. I bet the bolt snaps.
Bob
On 3/25/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
you wrote:<<my standard method of stacking nuts and
washers and progressively tightening a center bolt>>
Hi Bob,
By golly - that's *my* favorite method too!! As far as breaking the
lower pin loose, have you tried to tap it (gently) with a punch to force
it
inward? I know it's the wrong direction, but it may break it loose.
You've
tried all the alternatives --
Other than that, does the rail *have* to be changed? ;-)
Good luck!
Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB, 91 300D Turbo)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob DuPuy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2006 4:39 PM
Subject: [MBZ] timing chain rail pins OM603
> God freakin bless America! I am so aggravated. I'm pulling the head on
> the 300SDL and everything is smooth as can be. Less than 1 1/2 hrs to
> get everything striped down but the timing chain rail pins. The top
> one comes right out with my standard method of stacking nuts and
> washers and progressively tightening a center bolt, but the bottom
> will not budge. I'm sure the little valve cover bolt is going to snap.
> There is no way the puny dealer mini slide hammer would do any thing.
> I've tapped it heated it soaked it with PB blaster and nothing. I've
> got twice as much time in this one mother pin as the rest of the job
> so far. Does anyone have some miracle method or a special prayer or
> curse for such an occasion? Who knows if this pin is inside or outside
> the loop of the timing chain? I think it is time for a beverage!! I
> know a Harpoon IPA ought to do the trick
>
> Bob DuPuy
> Parrish, FL
>
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