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Hit Man X 05-22-2008 09:47 PM

M103 head bolt tool?
 
Can anyone tell me the size of the tool needed to remove these?

They're the triple square from my memory.

radunegru 05-23-2008 12:13 AM

It costs about $25 at the dealer and is well worth . Any after market tools will destroy the bolt when you will torque them.
P/N 617 589 00 10 00

MTI 05-23-2008 04:13 AM

12M . . . I've used an "aftermarket" driver for years without harm.

cc260E 05-23-2008 06:12 AM

I too subscribe for the MB tool or FACOM.

winmutt 05-23-2008 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by radunegru (Post 1863432)
It costs about $25 at the dealer and is well worth . Any after market tools will destroy the bolt when you will torque them.
P/N 617 589 00 10 00

Why would you reuse the same head bolts? Aren't they one use items?

TMAllison 05-23-2008 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by winmutt (Post 1864152)
Why would you reuse the same head bolts? Aren't they one use items?

No. They are only replaced if stretched beyond spec.

S-Class Guru 05-24-2008 04:44 PM

Hitman, yeah, they are the 12mm,12-point torx type.
Do not even try to use a 6-point torx!!!!
Pep boys sells a set that has the correct size.
But, as stated above, those head bolts are on REALLY tight if they are original. So, the cheapie Chinese tool might fail.
Here's a tip; when you are loosening them, take a strong pull on the wrench, then have a buddy tap the top of the breakover bar with a large hammer.
They are screwed into the iron block, so you won't hurt anything, and the tap helps break them loose. Kinda like a Vessel hammer-impact driver we used on motorcycle case bolts.
When re-installing the bolts, be sure to check and oil the washers under the bolts (new bolts have washers built-in). If not, they will gall when you pull them down (personal experience).

DG

Hit Man X 05-24-2008 11:40 PM

Picked it up for $19, gotta love half price days. :D


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