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Old Jan 25, 2016 | 12:25 PM
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Tool/part# needed, Torx Flex Socket

I know there are at least a couple of techs out here... I am in the midst of doing the balance shaft replacement (thread & pictures to come) & am in need of a source or part number for the special tool Mercedes Benz uses to access the 4 bolts under the cam gears for the timing chain cover. Thanks in advance!
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 01:19 PM
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For the M272/273 engine, there is. It is used for the bolts under the cam gears at the top of the cover.

In any case I may have found something I can use from Snap-On.
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Old Jan 28, 2016 | 04:01 AM
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Plutoee! you grace us with your presence! haha i'm in the process of buying a w211 and all i see are your hilarious posts

sorry for the stolen thread.
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