Motor mount tool alternative from Harbor Freight.

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I am in the midst of replacing motor mounts, and after numerous attempts at loosening the top bolts I decided to order the "special tools."

Amazon.com: Engine Mount Socket Wrench Offset 16mm for MB : Everything Else

Amazon.com: Engine Mount Socket Wrench Offset 16mm for MB : Everything Else

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I managed to get the right side loose using a swivel ratchet and removing the SLS tank for access, but the left side top bolt was not cooperating. While waiting for the tools to arrive I continued my attempts and came across a solution that was already in my toolbox. One piece of this Pittsburgh serpentine belt kit # 63689 works very nicely in place of the tool I was waiting for.



This part can be used with any size 1/2" drive socket required and does the job quite well. It may have a slightly smaller arc of operation because it is longer than the Kommen tool, I believe, and may require rotating the socket on the tool to allow it to align with the bolt head initially and between continuing grabs at turning the bolt.

Here is a link to the tool:

Serpentine Belt Tool Kit

Amazing deals on this Serpentine Belt Tool Kit at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Now I have to figure out whether to keep the Kommen tools when they arrive, or return them.

Tony

 

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Just want to add that this tool is too long to fit well on the right side top bolt.
When I attempted to use this tool (with a correction factor to account for the extra length) to torque the top bolt on the right side, I was not able to get it fit in from top or bottom, with any room to rotate, to torque the bolt. It follows then that this tool would be a poor fit then also when trying to loosen the right side top bolt.

I was able to torque the left side from underneath using this tool and a long extension.
Guess I will be keeping those Kommen tools afterall.

Oh well...