Finally read the FSM procedure 03-500, there are three different locking tools for the OM60x, depending on your state of disassembly. One for use at the starter hole, one for use when the transmission is removed, and the one that I need which is used at an access port that is easily accessible with engine in the car. That tool costs $185 from Sam Stag, the ZDMak knock-off copy is $34.50. Rusty - what is your price for a 601 589 02 40 00?
One poster on PeachParts says he just jammed a wooden mallet handle into the hole so the ring gear couldn't turn, and that worked for him, but I'm skeptical. May be worth trying, probably can't hurt anything. In the "the more you fix, the more you find needs fixing" category, I pulled the radiator to get more room, and found a green oily mess on the bottom of the condenser. That would be oil and dye from a refrigerant leak, so now I need to add a new condenser to the parts list... Very respectfully, /s/ Max Dillon Charleston SC '87 300TD 338k miles (Head off but timing case cover is next...) '95 E300 292k miles (Daily Driver) '73 Balboa 20 -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Max Dillon Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:31 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 timing case Well, the rail has some play at the top, so I'm convinced that the right thing to do is replace it. Failure of this rail would probably destroy the engine. Does anyone have the locking tool for the starter ring gear? I need that to secure the crankshaft so I can remove the crank balancer. Tightening torque on that beast is 200Nm plus a 90 degree turn. I suppose it is not too expensive to buy, looks like a little piece of metal that bolts into the starter hole once the starter is pulled. Maybe I can fashion something... -Max >Brothers, > >I'm considering pulling off the timing case cover on my '87 wagon so >that I can >replace the chain guides. Anyone BTDT? How tough is it to pull off the >crankshaft damper? What sealant do I use to put it all back together? Any >hints/tips/gotchas to be aware off? I know that Dave M. did this >job once long >ago, and I recall that he really didn't enjoy it very much at all. > >The upper guide which I've already loosened has a small hole indicating it is >getting brittle, and the guide that the chain tensioner pushes on seems to be >cocked and not contacting with the tensioner squarely, so I suspect it has >started failing and I really should replace it as long as I'm this >far into the >process. > > > Very respectfully, >/s/ >Max Dillon >'87 300TD 334k miles (Off with the head!) >'95 E300 292k miles (daily driving duties) >'73 Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on) >Charleston SC >_______________________________________ >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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
