2nd confession of the day, I used the same method but without the torque wrench the first time I played with a DV. I had no idea what I was doing, angels must have been there that day because no harm was done. I think I used a vice grips and judgment to snug the DV down.
Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of harry watkins Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 11:29 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] W124 Motor Mounts & Related Problems Larry, I hesitate to tell you this because I may get flamed :<). I used the hold down straps in place of the special tool on my last DV job. I had the tool, but like Max said, it would not fit with my torque wrench (TW). I would place two straps on a DV facing away from the engine and position to leave room in the tightening direction. I then used a crowfoot on my TW to do the procedure. CAUTION, make sure the crowfoot come off the TW at 90 degrees so as not to add length to the TW operation. I used a long extension so my TW was above the intake. The shanks of the straps fit an 11/16 crowfoot (IIRC) and with two of them there is enough thickness for the wrench to get a solid grip. You could use the crowfoot straight out from the TW if you can find the formula to adjust for the additional length. Harry, standing by for grape shot in my flame suit, zipped all the way to my chin. _______________________________________ 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
