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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? Thanks, Paul |
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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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http://www.samstagsales.com/mercedes.htm#waterSee tool under Water Pump heading.
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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. DG |
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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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Here's a nice set for the M103 (remove the space): http://mercedes source.com/node/4645
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'88 300TE, 175k, black RENNTech 3.6L Recaro C's AMG 1 SOLD '92 500E, 110k, Spruce green, stock SOLD '94 E320 Cabriolet, 130k, E500 wheels, Emerald green SOLD '94 E320 Cabriolet, 110k, black, stock, SOLD '88 300TE, 229k, dark grey, SOLD '90 300CE, 212k, white, new paint, SOLD '91 300E, 209k, white, rebuilt head SOLD '74 914-6, grey, 2.7L 325hp twin turbo Audi conversion |
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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. DG |
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, 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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'88 300TE, 175k, black RENNTech 3.6L Recaro C's AMG 1 SOLD '92 500E, 110k, Spruce green, stock SOLD '94 E320 Cabriolet, 130k, E500 wheels, Emerald green SOLD '94 E320 Cabriolet, 110k, black, stock, SOLD '88 300TE, 229k, dark grey, SOLD '90 300CE, 212k, white, new paint, SOLD '91 300E, 209k, white, rebuilt head SOLD '74 914-6, grey, 2.7L 325hp twin turbo Audi conversion |
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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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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine) 1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow) Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra |
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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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