Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
Johnny B. I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt with a socket to tighten the plug back up. Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 04:49 PM, Kevin wrote: And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K And good luck using that for this application. The fill plugs usually require a big effort to break loose. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
Sears sells a 14mm allen 1/2 drive socket. Not all that expensive. On 1/30/06, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Jan 29, 2006 at 08:28:13PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 19mm allen for what? The diff plug? If so, its a 14mm allen. And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Hans Neureiter, Houston, TX '82 300SD, '95 E300D
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
That is exactly what I used 20 or so years ago and still do to this day even though I had bought the proper tool not too long after the initial use, there is a certain satisfaction that one gets from doing it that way. Omar. Message: 13 Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 17:21:45 -0500 From: John Berryman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe To: Mercedes Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 04:49 PM, Kevin wrote: And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K And good luck using that for this application. The fill plugs usually require a big effort to break loose. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 07:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Johnny B. I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt with a socket to tighten the plug back up. Russ W. If that's all you have and it works, you're ahead of the game. Having been a mechanic for over 30 years, I'm pretty well equipped. Punching iron is not one of my favorite pastimes. I'd rather use the right tool for the job and avoid all the excitement. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
I agree. And Normally I have the right tool for the job or go get one. But in a pinch I've had to improvise. Russ W. John Berryman wrote: On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 07:23 PM, Russ Williams wrote: Johnny B. I've done it with a 14mm headed bolt but forgo the nuts they will back off under the torque required to break the plugs loose. I found a good ole pipe wrench works the best for removal. Then use the nuts on the bolt with a socket to tighten the plug back up. Russ W. If that's all you have and it works, you're ahead of the game. Having been a mechanic for over 30 years, I'm pretty well equipped. Punching iron is not one of my favorite pastimes. I'd rather use the right tool for the job and avoid all the excitement. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
Kevin wrote: On Sun, Jan 29, 2006 at 08:28:13PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 19mm allen for what? The diff plug? If so, its a 14mm allen. And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. Auto Zone sells a 12, 14 17 mm set of sockets for less than $10. You CAN purchase them online!! http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001UserAction=performMoreDetailParameters=TRUE%7C%7EHand+Tools%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EGreat+Neck++1%2F2%22+Drive+Metric+Hex+Bit+Set%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7E141505%7C%7E5296%7C%7E25417%7C%7ENONE%7C%7E%249.99%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7E0.8%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EB%7C%7EGRN%7C%7Etrue Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
Herr Doktor Booth typed: Auto Zone sells a 12, 14 17 mm set of sockets for less than $10. You CAN purchase them online!! http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=C001UserAction=performMoreDetailParameters=TRUE%7C%7EHand+Tools%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EGreat+Neck++1%2F2%22+Drive+Metric+Hex+Bit+Set%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7EFALSE%7C%7E141505%7C%7E5296%7C%7E25417%7C%7ENONE%7C%7E%249.99%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7ENONE%7C%7E0.8%7C%7ENONE%7C%7EB%7C%7EGRN%7C%7EtrueHerr Doktor Booth wins the award for the longest link ever posted!Bob Rentfro'77 300D 148K'01 VW Beetle TDI 61KLitchfield Park, AZ
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
Sets of allen wrench type sockets are readily available at reasonable prices. I bought both the metric and standard sets last summer for something like $15 each. Randy in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of John Berryman Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 2:22 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe On Monday, January 30, 2006, at 04:49 PM, Kevin wrote: And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K And good luck using that for this application. The fill plugs usually require a big effort to break loose. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
19mm allen for what? The diff plug? If so, its a 14mm allen. John Berryman wrote: On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 06:11 PM, Bob Rentfro wrote: How about the rear diff PM... I noticed that it is seeping a tad and since it's in dry lay up until I get the caliper rebuild parts from Rusty perhaps I should service the critter. What must I do? Bob Rentfro '77 300D 148K You'll need a 19mm allen. Make sure the fill plug can be removed prior to draining it. I use synthetic gear lube, Mobil 1 and Amsoil . Again, they flow much better in the serious cold. I can tell the difference between conventional gear lubes and the sytnthetic by how fast my car rolls down this big hill by my house. I test products in the Frozen White North, mostly because that's where I live. Although some of my methods may not seem too scientific the results tell me what I need to know. As I have mentioned before, I have a black belt in driving diesels in extreme cold temperatures. Synthetic lubricants make it much better. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 84 250 LWB, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 http://www.striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
On Sunday, January 29, 2006, at 09:28 PM, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 19mm allen for what? The diff plug? If so, its a 14mm allen. John Berryman wrote: To beat the 14mm in, what else. I was thinking conversion 9/16 and the 9 got caught up in it somehow. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff PM...Maybe
On Sun, Jan 29, 2006 at 08:28:13PM -0600, Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: 19mm allen for what? The diff plug? If so, its a 14mm allen. And you can make one using a metric bolt and a couple of nuts if nobody around you sells a 14mm allen for what you want to pay for it. K
