I have a 1983 300SD and have a few questions:

1) I want to change the injectors and would like to know where I can get the socket that is needed?

2) What tools do I need to take the injectors apart and clean them, Should this option be looked at first or is it easier to just replace them.

3) How thin do the 14mm wrenches have to be to do the valve adjustment. I have someone who is willing to grind them down but I cannot tell him how thin they have to be.

Thank you for all your help.

I did my own injectors and valve adj. with regular tools. nothing special. the valve wrenchs make it easier but they are not absolutelty needed.

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'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

Thank you for the lead. On the Injector socket can I use a deep 27mm socket. I remember seeing a special socket somewhere. Is it necessary?

The 27 mm socket just has to be deep enough so as to not damage the fuel return nipples at the top of the injector. I don't know how deep that is, exactly, but I understsand it can be bought at Sears.

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No special tools needed. Just take your time.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

You NEED A SPECIAL SOCKET! It's a 27mm Hazet unit, though I think Snap-On makes one too! Make sure you get the right socket, you don't want to cause any damage. I think the part is like $40.00. Go on e-bay, and check it out. Sure, you can think its no different than a regular 27mm, but there is an "official" tool...

Just did my injectors. Bought the 27mm deep socket from Sears for around 9 dollars. Worked just fine. I would spend the money on the set of wrenches and valve holder to do valve adjustments. They make the job much easier.

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I did my car with no special tools. Like I said, you just have to take your time and be careful not to damage anyting. I'm sure the tools would make it easier but I survived without.

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'85 300SD (formerly california emissions)
'08 Chevy Tahoe
'93 Ducati 900 SS
'79 Kawasaki KZ 650
'86 Kawasaki KX 250
'88 Kawasaki KDX200
'71 Hodaka Ace 100
'72 Triumph T100R

So tell us please the difference between the "official" tool and a standard deep 27mm socket. Just curious.

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1984 300SD 326,997 miles and counting . . . No wait, my odometer is still dead

I don't know of the official differences, but I do know that if you want the tools of a certified Mercedes tech, you get the Hazet unit. There was a question if there were special tools for the job, there are, and their made by Hazet. I would imagine its deeper than a standard 27mm, though what's stopping you from using a deep 27mm from say Craftsman? I don't know, I've never compared the two. I do know the Hazet socket is like $40.00, you have to do a lot of injector jobs to justify the cost!