My dad helped me replace the starter today. We could barely get the bolts out even with the MB tool 1/2" drive. They were just really stuck. It took a little while.

We got side tracked. I wanted to take the downpipe out anyway and weld in a bung fitting for the pyrometer (EGT-sender) so we did that and some detailing.

Rebuilt starter is definately NICE! No more worries when on long trips!

Pictures to follow.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

I found that doing the 300d starters, its best to have an air ratchet swivel ,their heavier duty and dont have as much swivel angle play,when tring to apply muscle to that upper starter bolt youll understand the importance of less swivel action is much better.The angle of getting at the upper stater bolt is a bit location locked ,you will need an extension of about 3 ft ,not to mention the car as high as you can get it do to the wrenching .Best to have the passenger side jacked as high as you dare then block your wheels and pull the e - brake, not to mention a couple of jack stands. You will be at the back of the trannie when your going after that upper starter bolt with the 3 ft extension.Its not so bad when youve got this task under your belt a couple of times ,but for first timers on doing it ,it might be best to let a mechanic do it on a lift.As far as a 240d ,it sounds alot easier.

My dad and I have a car lift, so it wasnt too bad. The air ratchet is a good idea. Did you use a 1/2 in drive air ratchet? Now its done, I can wait 5 years before I have to deal with it again.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

I always got a ski pole in the trunk just in case I need to give it a whack, hahaha...skicurity

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1981 240D "Sexy Cede" 400k+