Morning all,

Have 82 300TD. Would it be over kill to purchase a whole set this size to work on car. I know I need 12mm for head bolts. Does anyone know what other sizes I might run into. One other ? on these would be .Go with the long bits or stubbies on length? Thanks for all your help as always. Rob

Absolutely. That set is about as useful as a spark plug socket or distributor wrench.

The rear hatch shocks use them. Size 10 I think. As far as I know those are the only two.

Cylinder head bolts are triple-square.

Jay.

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'83 300D (German spec.) 168k mi. - - Wolfgang (tucked snugly away for the winter!)
'87 300D 375k mi. - finally went over to "The Dark Side"
'87 300TD 225k mi.
Cannondale 66cm CAAD5 w/Campy/Jamis Aurora
Hujsak Custom Fixie/Landshark Track Shark Custom/Ahearne Custom 29'er

CV joint bolts are triple-squares on the newer MBs. 10mm I think. Also, the triple squares are used on VWs.

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'84 190d 230k miles
'85 190d 107k miles
'88 190d 2.5 259k miles
'85 BMW E23 220k miles
'94 Chevy K3500 6.5L Turbo Diesel 232k miles

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Unless you think you're going to buy another car, then it's a waste of money probably. Head bolts are the ONLY ones I've ever run into.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

8mm hatch strut bolts

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