OUCH! I had already opened the system I was working on in several places, and drained most of the oil out. After heating, I started applying torque with two wrenches and managed to move the line just right to cause the last little bit of oil to run out and land right on my forearm. -Max
________________________________ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Mitch Haley Sent: Tue 10/12/2010 5:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: > I used this "blue wrench" on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic > fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour > hot oil on my forearm (note to self: ensure hydraulic lines are empty > before using blue wrench). A friend cut a mcpherson strut in half last week. When he burned through the side of the housing, a cloud of atomized hot oil burst forth and caught fire as it stuck to his face. Good thing he bought a new set of brazing goggles last month. Not my favorite way to win a trip to the emergency room. Mitch. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com <http://www.okiebenz.com/> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
