I found an 1983 300 at the junk yard and have been trying to take off the alternator bracket to replace the broken one on my sons 83 240d. I have removed the alternator and four of the five nuts holding the bracket in place. However, the fifth one located in front of the engine, just behind the harmonic balancer is proving quite hard to get to. I have been able to move the balancer so I can have clear access to the nut (semi-clear access. What tool (I know it is a 17 mm) do I need to get to that last nut? Everything I have is either too big or not in the right shape. A picture of this tool would be nice too, but I would settle for the correct tool. thank you.

There is more than one type of Alternator Bracket out there. However, when I removed the one on my 84 I did not remove Front Damper nor did I use any special Tools.

I have also not read of anyone needing any special tools on any of the Forums.

I believe I did use a Socket with a U-joint but my memory of where on the Bracket I used it is very hazy.

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84 300D, 82 Volvo 244Gl Diesel

The only time I looked at a bracket like that, I concluded the balancer had to come off to access that bolt. I may be completely mistaken.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

what's wrong with the one on your 240? most of us only replace the stamped steel plate that surrounds the alt itself...

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My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

the one on the 240 broke in half where the bolt that secures the alternator to the bracket. The part where the bolt screws into the bracket broke in half

How 'bout standard box/open end wrench or ratchet? You might also want a cheater bar and plenty of PB Blaster.

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1983 300D, the "Avocado"
1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre
1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002

I believe to get to the front bolt, you will have to remove the pulley, and vibration damper. there is a notch in the balancing disc when lined up will give you access to the bolt.

Be sure to replace the dampner in the same orentation as you removed it, for balancing purposes. just in case.


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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