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Old 01-22-2009, 02:15 PM
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Snap-On Tool FLX-M13

Well, it looks like I have to replace the water pump on my '89 300E (M103). However, the tool of choice (FLX-M13) is no longer available. I tried online and the local Snap-On dealer. Also, dealer could not advise a replacement tool.

Anyone help with this? Is there a new number? Another supplier? Anyone wishing to sell theirs?

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Old 01-22-2009, 03:24 PM
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I would think a 10 inch extension, swivel joint and 13 mm 12 pt socket would work. You can wrap electrician's tape around the swivel joint to stiffen it up a bit as necessary.
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Old 01-22-2009, 06:32 PM
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http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#waterSee tool under Water Pump heading.
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Old 01-22-2009, 07:18 PM
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Lee, I think the tool you highlited may be the 6mm allen-head bit, which is used on one of the 4 water pump bolts (at least it is on my '91 300SE).
But that's the easiest one to get to, no big deal at all for a std allen wrench.
The rear two are the buggers. I just did mine for the 3rd time two weeks ago, so it's fresh in my memory. I did get to all 3 of the 13mm bolt heads with a variety of sockets, wiggle-tails, extensions, etc. It's no cakewalk, but I did it without removing anything but the belt tensioner, and loosening the power steering pump a bit. Think Masochistic Contorsionist, and you can do it.

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Old 01-22-2009, 11:47 PM
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I have one...

I recently found out you can also use it the FLX-M13 to remove the intake nuts and bolt. They are hard to get to. I used it when I replaced my head gasket. I am planning to keep it for ever now...
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Old 01-23-2009, 01:17 AM
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Here's a nice set for the M103 (remove the space): http://mercedes source.com/node/4645
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Old 01-23-2009, 12:10 PM
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Okay, time to stop, cease, decist.
You guys will have me out buying tools again, and I just got through Christmas.

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It's no cakewalk, but I did it without removing anything but the belt tensioner, and loosening the power steering pump a bit. Think Masochistic Contorsionist, and you can do it.

DG
, when I was young I was pretty flexible and could work on my cars all night long. Now my neck and back aches if I'm under the car or bending over the engine bay for 5 minutes. There should be mechanics yoga or engine gymnastics training for some of these jobs...
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Old 01-24-2009, 04:16 AM
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This link says you can call customer service to buy one but who knows...

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item.asp?P65=&tool=all&item_ID=2096&group_ID=257&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

The PN doesn't have a dash.

I would bet you could find one on Ebay eventually. There was also a set PN FLXM804
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Old 02-15-2009, 10:02 PM
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FLXM13 will now be GFLXM13

I checked with Snap-On and was advised by them that tool FLXM13 has been discontinued and replaced with a new but similar tool (distributer wrench) with part number GFLXM13. Have no idea why this is - I was not told. Someone else may have an idea.

Hope this helps others.

Cheers all.

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