I'm not too worried about the job. I'm now convinced that the water pump is indeed the problem. Even if I don't get a FLXM13 in time and have to pull the power steering pump and tensioner out of the way, I'll manage.

I understand about collecting tools. I've been doing that for about 32 years. It started with buying out a guy that was quitting the truck shop and going back in the Navy. I bought a medium size MAC top and bottom box with enough tools for him to make his living with. End wrenches were a collection of whatever. Screwdrivers and impact sockets were Snap On and there were some other various Snap On tools in there. I gave him $250. I now have a much bigger rollaway and have never been hesitant to buy a tool that I needed, so I've collected quite a bit of stuff.

My combinations are Snap On that I bought in the seventies, my 3/8 ratchet is Snap On and there are various Snap Ons that I've bought for special reasons. There is also now a drawer full of special MB tools ranging from valve adjustment wrenches, pin pullers, injector socket, drip tube, head bolt sockets, etc., I also have plenty of air tools and impact sockets.

It is rare these days when I have to buy anything to get a job done, but I think I'm going to spring for the FLXM13 even though money is very tight right now.

Have a great day,

I just went to the Snap On sight and they do not have the FLXM13 in stock for online purchase. I'm sure I won't be able to find one on a truck before I start the job, so I guess I'll just have to strip everything out of the way and do it the old fashioned way.

Have a great day,

http://buy.snapon.com/catalog/search.asp?partno=FLXM13&search_type=Part&store=snapon-store

Regards,

Richard

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1989 W124 300E
1991 R129 500SL