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rhodes2010 · #9 04-05-2006, 04:48 PM

A small analog (needle type) volt meter has been helpful.
After doing a complete engine and rear-end swap recently I found
that the number of tools needed was not too great.
Sets come with more than a Benz owner needs.

It would be neat to prep a list of what we use, and what we do not use.
For instance, I don't think I have ever used my 16 or 18mm anything.
Hence, it is a waste to carry them in my car (they stay in the roll-away).

Hex bits 6, 8, 14, 17, 19. (I don't even have a 19 - hard to find).
Sockets 8, 10, 12, 13,14, 17, 19 - engine turning size too (26 ?)
Wrenches 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 (correct me on these larger ones).
3/8 drive rachet and universal joint with a couple 6 inch extensions.
1/2 drive rachet and couple extensions.

On specialty stuff, valve adjusting wrenches are nice. If not, have two 14mm.
And a 46mm for the few odd large size low torque things like fuel strainer
and I think sending unit. This is an odd puppy, my 300SD has the strainer
right over the axle - really tight to get at. I am thinking a regular socket,
cut off some length (and because it is 3/4 drive filling the square drive
and adapt to 1/2).

Of course, there are roadside tools, and then shop tools.
I do not own any MB specific shop tools. Would like to.
But I have taken out injectors, removed and replaced IP, replaced timing chain. Rebuilt window regulators and replaced window guide jaws.
R and R'd the head too. Replaced a lower bushing on the front suspension.

I found a high wattage soldering iron to help. My 25 watt hobby/electronics one does not melt MB solder.
And what about diesel compression tester ?