On Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:01:57 -0600 "Kaleb C. Striplin" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Harbor freight sells them, as does Autozone. http://www.tools-plus.com/eklind-15524.html > 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: [email protected] > > [mailto:[email protected]] 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" <[email protected]> > > Sent: Friday, January 01, 2010 11:29 PM > > To: <[email protected]> > > 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 --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 254 kmi 1994 E420 117 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /"\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN "Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email." / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html _______________________________________ 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
