The only special tool I have purchased is the pre-chamber nut removal tool and the socket for the head bolts (if you want to call it "special" - it came from Snap-On). I am considering purchasing the chain crimp tool although some folks just ping it with ball peen hammers (which I think will work equally as well). Anyway, I am starting to wonder about the coil spring compressor tool. I have not seen anything yet on the front end that required removing the spring. I recently replaced the track rod mounts on the 240D without removing the coil spring. Pretty much everything in my tool box came from Sears, Snap-on or a Harbor Freight type of place. I don't think I would go out and purchase a bunch of "special" tools just because the book says to. Wait and see what all you need when you get to it (excluding the head bolt socket).

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Jim