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engatwork 09-16-2000 08:16 PM

anyone know net address for someone I could purchase the 14 mm allen head/ 1/2" drive for changing the rear diff fluid in E320.
thanks
enatwork

Wm. Lewallen 09-16-2000 09:26 PM

This is the place for metric tools and special tools for working on Mercedes-Benz.
Baum Tools Unlimited Inc.
P.O. Box 5867
Sarasota Fl.34277-5867
Phone:1-800-848-6657 Toll Free USA/Canada
Bill L. Lex. Ky.

MB STARS 09-16-2000 09:26 PM

Check with partsshop they will find one for you. hope this help

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MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech
6 years independent shop owner

Jeff72_220d 09-17-2000 01:47 PM

The 1972 220D that I just purchased from the original owner came with a tool kit, which included this very allen wrench. I had already bought a 9/16" allen wrench, which would have required a small amount of filing down on all 6 faces to do the same job.
As someone posted a while back on another forum, be sure that you remove the "fill" plug first, before draining the oil. You wouldn't want to empty the differential, and then find that you cannot refill it. Use a piece of 3/4" galvanized pipe as a "cheater" to get enough leverage to turn the wrench.
Jeff Naumann

Jeff72_220d 09-17-2000 02:00 PM

You can probably also find a 14mm hex wrench at Sears or Orchard Supply, etc.
Jeff Naumann

engatwork 09-17-2000 04:42 PM

I was unable to find it at Sears or NAPA. Got reply back from Baum as:
#T8A-14S 14mm Allen Socket 1/2" Drive $14.25

Waiting for PartsShop reply before ordering. Hopefully, I will be be getting one coming tomorrow.


thanks everyone
engatwork
'95 E320
'97 Honda CRV



MikeTangas 09-17-2000 05:10 PM

I tried everywhere to locate a 14mm allen socket, Sears, Napa you name it (but I didn't think about PartsShop on this one)they all had 12mm and 17mm but no 14's. I ended up getting mine through Snap-on. If you're unable to get one from any of the mentioned locales, you might try and see if your local shop can get one through Snap-on for you.

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Mike Tangas
73 280 SEL 4.5


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