Hi. Is the special MB injector socket really necessary to remove the injectors or will any 27 mm deep socket do the job?

Also, is there an alternative to the MB 17 mm injector line wrench? Both of these tools are really expensive!

Thanks!

Randy

84 300TD

not ANY 27mm deep socket, but many. The one I bought locally works fine for injectors and crank pulley. About $9, IIRC. Any old 17mm open end works fine for the lines.

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Standard craftsman 27mm deepwell worked for me. Make sure not to get the 6 point and you should be fine.

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I too used the Craftsmang 1/2" drive , 12 pt unit.

For the lines I just used the combo wrench. A Crows Foot would work well and perhaps a line wrench.

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I second the use of the 27mm deep socket from Craftsman. Fits well and not too costly.

As Pete said, the standard 17mm open end wrench works fine at an angle.

The benefit of having the proper tool is to be able to torque it properly.
As mentioned before a crow's foot will work also.

Danny

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A regular 27mm Craftsman will work fine. Unless you have a 606 then you need a special socket. Although a thin wall Snap On may work, probably worth a try.

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