1986 Mercedes Benz 300e replacing head casket

1986 MERCEDES BENZ 300E
260,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DWIGHTGUNTER
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Is there a trick to getting off the alan head bolt that is on the tip of the camshaft behind the distributor & rotor?
I'm putting pressure on it to the left (counter clockwise). I am concerned that I might strip the alan head.
I'm using a 6mm alan which seems to be a little loose. Is there a 6.5mm?
Am I turning the correct way?

HELP!!!
Mar 8, 2009 at 8:58 AM
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[quote="dwightgunter"]Engine Mechanical problem
1986 Mercedes Benz 300e 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 260000 miles

Is there a trick to getting off the alan head bolt that is on the tip of the camshaft behind the distributor & rotor?
I'm putting pressure on it to the left (counter clockwise). I am concerned that I might strip the alan head.
I'm using a 6mm alan which seems to be a little loose. Is there a 6.5mm?
Am I turning the correct way?

HELP!!!
Mar 8, 2009 at 9:10 AM
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