OK I got the 42 mm bolt out to remove the Fuel sender unit..(thanks to local mechanic who lends me big ratchets..)
Now I need to remove the cylander tube to access the sender. DIY page mentions circlip pliers....Anyone ever use these, or know where to get one, and what size?
Or any other way to remove this very small clip? (that does't even look like a clip or bolt...)

I am hoping I only have to clean the sender and not have to buy a new one.....

Thanks,
AA

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'81 280SEL

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81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

if you have two scribes you can improvise.or tiny screwdrivers...something..circlip plier do make the job far easier however...I eventually broke down and got a set....I use them rarely but when you need them, they make life easier.

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Where do you get circlip pliers? I never even heard of these....

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'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."

Try Sears.....tool dept...let me see if I can google up a photo so you know what they look like.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
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Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Here is a photo ........ a nice set but its just an example...

the pins fit the little holes and can squeese or spread depening on internal or external applications.

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Proud owner of ....
1971 280SE W108
1979 300SD W116
1983 300D W123
1975 Ironhead Sportster chopper
1987 GMC 3/4 ton 4X4 Diesel
1989 Honda Civic (Heavily modified)
---------------------
Section 609 MVAC Certified
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"He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." - Friedrich Nietzsche

Cool I'llcheck Sears. I do have a mini set of screwdrivers/needlenose pliers in one of those kits I may try first.....
With the traffic light situation here still It takes 3X as long to get anywhere....There are State Troopers at like every intersection directing traffic.......

__________________
'87 924S
'81 280SEL

Sold ->

81 300SD -
93 300E w/ 3.2
85 300D-
79 300SD
82 300CD
83 300CD - CA
87 190E 5 spd
87 Porsche 924S

"..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."