Hello all,

I'm currently removing the intake manifold from my 87 300D so that I can get to the glow plugs for replacement, adjust the ALDA, install injection line heaters, replace the injector fuel return lines, clean the inside of the intake manifold and cross over, and generally cleaning up and looking around.

Last night I stripped the allen head part of two of the intake manifold bolts. I'm planning on using easy outs to remove them. Any problems with that?

The real question is where do I find new intake manifold bolts? The nearest MB dealership is 40 miles away and I don't know where the nearest junk yard with MB's is at. Any ideas? I've got a call in to Phil, maybe he can help.

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.

the local hardware store should have an equivalent.they are metric of course.other than that nothing special

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michael cole 1980 300SD gone now but not forgotten,87tdt,90 300te 4matic 95 e320 wagon

I got a few at Ace Hardware last month - don't waste your time at Home Depot or the like.

prc

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1986 300SDL 175k
2003 VW Passat Wagon 58k

I'm glad to hear that there is really nothing special about them. I'll give ace a try.

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.

I learned from working on motorcycles to first clean out the allen head on the bolt first to make sure I get the best bite. Then if a bolt is stubborn, I spray it with penetrant and with the allen socket installed in the bolt, I wack the socket with a brass hammer to help break it loose.

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My Truck.. 2007 DODGE, 5.9 Cummins, 6spd stick, 4X4. My car..1977 240D, OTHER WHEELS...1955 VW Oval window bug, European Delivery (Holland) with a 1700cc, 2 barrel, Porsche drum brakes. 1939 WILLYS Pick-up. 1967 Triumph 200cc Tiger Cub. 1976 Honda 550F 4cyl Motor Cycle.

Lube, clean and whack in that order is what I do for allens.

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yep. i think since i discovered that they will strip if full of junk i have yet to round one out.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Sounds like good advice. I'm sure I'll get a chance to use it in the future.

Thanks,

Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.

I've had a couple to strip but were usually on the injection pump lines and had to use vise grips to remove the star bolts. Anyway, I would clean that allen hole real good and have me a good square and proper size allen wrench and tap with a hammer the socket head part of the allen wrench before I started drilling. You want to make certain that the tool fully seats in the bottom of the bolt.

BenzDiesel

I rounded the hex of one of these bolts. I ground off the head and used vice grips to pull the stud. I got a replacement bolt from the dealer but there's nothing special about it.

Sixto
93 300SD

I got the two stripped ones out with an easy out.

I missed one bolt all the way in the back. I almost jumped right in and tried to take it out. I stopped myself and rememberd your advice. I cleaned out the bolt head, put in the tool, tapped on the back with a hammer, attached the ratchet and it came out with no fuss. Thanks!

-Jim

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1995 S350D, Green with black leather interior.
Bought January 2008 w/ 233,xxx miles.
I did 22,000 miles during the first year of ownership.