Ok, some progress made tonite.

I have successfully removed 3 of the 4. The 4th will hopefully fall tomorrow.

I went back to the screw extractors and drilled out the bolt head. Once I got to the bolt shaft, the bolt head just fell off.

The forth bolt is the one closest to the firewall. I secured a 90 degree drill that will barely reach the bolt but it will be from an angle. I should be able to drill out part of the head and possibly chisel out the remainder.

Thank You everyone for taking the time to comment... IF nothing else, the moral support kept me at task!

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Mark Herzig
1995 E300D 153K
1985 300D 142K (sold)
1979 450SL 122 miles (sold)
1992 500E 127K (sold)
1987 300SDL 132K (sold)
1986 300E 161K (sold)

He, he,....we give you more support than your average jockstrap.

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2007 C 230 Sport.

what size torx is used for the E300 intake manifold ?

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1987 560SL - 95K
1996 E300D - 183K
1997 E300D - 162K
1982 240D - 160K

It is a T40. Torque is 20NM (14.75 ft/lbs). Torque from center out.

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Terry Allison
N. Calif. & Boca Chica, Panama

09' E320 Bluetec 77k (USA)
09' Hyundai Santa Fe Diesel 48k (S.A.)