All:

Was wondering what tools you'd recommend (and their online ordering sources) for a shadetree mechanic to keep in their box to work on a 190e 2.6...???

Here is what I'm thinking...any other additions would be helpful:
Fuel pressure tester
Fuel injection tester
DMM with Duty Cycle

What else?

Cheap $$$ sources for Mercedes specific diagnostics would be a big help.

Thanks.

MityVac! -- helped me frequently when I had my '89 2.6

__________________
86 560SEC
85 500SEC Lorinser
83 300D Turbo
75 240D

If you have an intermittent issue, I recommend you use the piece of diagnostic equipment that many garages use: a Magic 8-Ball.

You can order one online http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001ZWV7/indrasnet/103-3654116-8489436.

If you have a financial interest in sale of the Magic 8-Ball it should be disclosed.

My only interst was a bit of humor and to point out that some problems are really hard to find - lighten up!

A weegie board somtimes helps find problems too!

.........___
......../....\
....../........\
..../..IT IS...\
../DECIDEDLY\
/......SO........\
\___________/

In my opinion, I think deanyel tried to be funny as well (you both were)

__________________
1999 Porsche 996 Carrera Convertible
1994 420E - SOLD
1986 300E - SOLD, what a car
609 Certified

I think your right