Looking to buy or trade, or both, the KLANN TOOL 0343. Klann Tools KL-0343 Mounting Device for Timing Chains. Tool is designed to allow one person to change / mount a timing chain in a OM616 / 617 engine (and maybe others).

This posting is following the same exact format as my "Want to Buy" the time chain crimper tool. (I found a crimping tool). Please PM if you have one. They appear to cost around $125 new.

Here's a representative picture of the tool.

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Has anyone ever found these tools? I will be needing one of these and a reputable crimper because I have several OM 616-617 timing chains to redo.

Thanks!

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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

I emailed Samstag (think that's the name) and never got a response ... so no, still looking right now.

Do an ebay search for "mercedes timing chain tool"....many alternatives come up which will get the job done.

Thanks.
I have heard some are better than others, would like to talk to users.

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Strelnik
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1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

manager@samstagsales.com

try this email address....i emailed them about the large plates for the coil spring compressor and they got back to me right away

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Centrally located in North East Central Pa.

If you can't find the tool, zip ties, safety wire, and bungee cords will hold it in place for you.

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I reached out to the Manager - email address. I checked E B A Y too ... Let's see what happens.

And yes, zip ties, et al. Looking for the most "fool" proof way since if you skip a tooth ... that will suck and will soak up a bunch of time ...

Thanks Hogweed, et al. Got a pretty quick response ! Just bought one ....

I bought the El Paso Tool version. We'll see what happens

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Strelnik
Invest in America: Buy a Congressman!

1950 170SD
1951 Citroen 11BN
1953 Citroen 11BNF limo
1953 220a project
1959 180D
1960 190D
1960 Borgward Isabella TS 2dr
1983 240D daily driver
1983 380SL
1990 350SDL daily driver alt
3 x Citroen DS21M, down from 5
3 x Citroen 2CV, down from 6

Keep us posted & good luck. Once I get mine, I plan on a chain and crank seal R&R.

Tool is in hand now ... along with the real crimper tool. Enough to do the timing chain. Amazing that the "real tools" to do the job cost a decent chunk of change. Admittedly, the crimper I got is 2nd hand, although it looks about new. Hat tipped to those who find work-a-rounds to avoid buying the above toys. I have 'skimped' and picked up the Chinese cloned spring compressor which works just fine, although it is probably one of the more dangerous jobs as compared to a chain R&R ... lol