I will be replacing the head on my 85 300D in a couple of weeks with a rebuilt head. Ive obtained all the parts I need except for the threaded lugs that hold the manifold onto the head. Fastlane/partsshop do not carry them.

The price for these at the local MBZ dealer is $13 each!!!! and there are seven of them!!! $100 for the set!!!! Give me a break!!!

If I cant get new ones for $2-$3 each, I will try pulling out the old ones and re-using them. I hear I can get a "lug bolt puller" at Sears....I have no idea what this is or what it looks like.....i'll look into it.

My main concern is to do this job quickly over two days....I dont want to spend one day fighting with the G__ D___ lug bolts!!!!

If I can get a set of new ones for under $25 or so I would do it for peace of mind, unless you folks can give me good indication that removing and reusing old ones will be very straightforward.

Thanks in advance

MarkM

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1984 300TD Wagon, 407,800 mi (current daily driver)
1985 300DT Sedan, 330,000 mi (gone to that great autobahn in the sky)