The closest Lowes to me did not have it. Their selection of Kobalt tools has gradually been shrinking UNLESS you want to purchase the huges sets in carrying cases.
-Max -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Robert Massmann Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 9:19 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project,progress report Have you tried Lowes. I think I got my hex socket set from them. Regards, Robert Massmann Oregonia, Ohio 45054 1995 E300D 281K 1985 300CD 328K 1982 300D 250K 1981 Rabbit Truck 200K ----- Original Message ----- From: "Max Dillon" <[email protected]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[email protected]> Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2010 6:38 PM Subject: [MBZ] 12mm hex for OM603 tensioner -- was My '95 E300 project,progress report >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 > _______________________________________ 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
