1988 560 Sl

[B36TC]

I'm ready to start the adventure...like I said," if it's worth owning it's worth maintaining." I would like to know from those of you who do their own maintenance what are the, " Must Have,(Own) MB Specialty Tools." I'm a firm believer in owning the right tool for the job. I would not have bought this car if I couldn't own the right specialty tools.

Thank You!

[dugald]

First special tool you need is a shop manual, which will tell you the various other special tools you need for the jobs you might tackle.

[Roncallo]

Originally Posted by dugald

First special tool you need is a shop manual, which will tell you the various other special tools you need for the jobs you might tackle.

I agree. There is a CD available from Mercedes for the 107. I belive it's about $20.00. Thats the first thing. The rest of the special tools you buy on an as needed basis. Generally you will find most of the special tools are not needed and there are plenty of work arrounds. But if you do need one, purchasing the tool and doing it yourself will usually save you money.

John Roncallo

[Alkraut]

These cars are not that hard to maintain, and you can do much yourself, depending on your mechanical skills and knowledge. You really don't need many specialty tools unless you plan to do some valve train or engine work. I agree with the guys, you will need to have a Shop Manual reference. The original M-B CD is called the "107 Service Manual Library". I'm not sure if you can still get it online a MBUSA, but check under owners and classic sections of their website. Also check Ebay, but be careful, as there are some lousy CD manuals out there. As for tools, you will, of course, need metric wrenches. A 14mm Allen socket end is needed for the oil plug. Ratcheting box wrenches (Gearwrench) are real handy, especially the flex head ones. Get a telescoping magnet pickup tool. If you get into the plumbing, a set of metric "flare nut" wrenches work well for brake and fuel lines. Good Luck and Have fun!