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Old 06-06-2008, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
are you tapping the key totally into the slot?
does it fit all the way in?
perhaps there is some grease or sumsuch blocking the key from fitting.
I have gotten stubborn keys to go in by slightly inclining them like a ramp so they don't hit the neck on installation.
be sure the keyway on the collar is clear of debris...

The keyway is definetley clean, we didn't tap the key in for fear of damaging the crankshaft but we do level it first. Inclining it is actually the problem. When we put the hub on the key angles up at the back.

This isn't the key that I bought but it looks different.
http://www.performanceproducts4benz.com/productpage.aspx?pid=106915&cid=11&sid=103
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