I am getting ready to pull the heads on a 380 SL in car. I have been told there is a special tool for removing the back two head bolts which are not directly accessable. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Bob

i've pulled a bunch of those heads but never from an sl. here's the tool mb says you need for every 116/117 head r and r-

Pelican Parts.com - Dog Leg Head Bolt Driver - 8mm

good luck, chuck.

Thank you, this is what I was looking for. Bob

The 8mm Dog Leg tool for Head removal is no longer available. Does anyone have one they would SELL, RENT or LOAN? I would be happy to provide a security deposit on a loaner. Thanks, Bob

look here: https://www.amazon.com/Dogleg-Offset-Allen-Socket-Mercedes/dp/B0145TS7WO

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Thank you. Tech help at Peach Parts wasn't aware this item was still being produced. Bob

I ordered one on Amazon last week and got a reply stating they are unavailable and not sure if they will be remanufactured in the future. DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE THEY WILL SELL OR LOAN ME WITH A LARGE SECURITY DEPOSIT. Again thanks. Bob

OK, I did some supplemental Googling for you. I see that there is now this tool available - will it fit your needs?:
8mm Allen/U Body Socket for Cylinder Head Bolts - PelicanParts.com

There is also a long thread here form someone who did the job on a 420:
420SEL cylinder head work - Page 9 - Mercedes-Benz Forum

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Thank you for the update. I was told two weeks ago that this tool and the dog leg allen wrench were not available. I was able to order this tool yesterday. I will let you know if it works. Bob Smits