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> > > My gear wrench set is all Taiwan but it is holding up real well. I > > was pleasantly surprised as Taiwan was analogous to junk in the not > > too distant past. > > Just like Japan was analogous to junk in the late '50s... > > The big difference between then and now is that Japan had the rule of law and people obeyed it. China is whatever goes, goes...good luck to us all for bein so shortsighted and handing them everything we have/had...suckers! Jeff Zedic Toronto Sick of China 87 300TD
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On Wed, 7 Jun 2006 16:43:45 -0400 John Berryman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My gear wrench set is all Taiwan but it is holding up real well. I > was pleasantly surprised as Taiwan was analogous to junk in the not > too distant past. Just like Japan was analogous to junk in the late '50s... Craig
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Good deal. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 2:38 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Coil-Spring-Compressor-1801 _W0Q QcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQitemZ4647871669QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW It is some knock off, however it works very well. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 2:10 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor What brand is it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:44 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I got my $200 coil spring compressor in and it works like a champ. Was very easy to compress front coils springs and it seemed very stable (safe). Trampas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-Benz-Coil-Spring-Compressor-1801_W0Q QcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ35625QQitemZ4647871669QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW It is some knock off, however it works very well. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rusty Cullens Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 2:10 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor What brand is it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Trampas Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 12:44 PM To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' Subject: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I got my $200 coil spring compressor in and it works like a champ. Was very easy to compress front coils springs and it seemed very stable (safe). Trampas ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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On Jun 7, 2006, at 2:09 PM, Rusty Cullens wrote: What brand is it? Taiwan, someone posted a link not too long ago but appears to be a decent knock-off in the pretty pictures. You won't catch me screwing around with anything less than a Klann Tool made in the fatherland. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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On Jun 7, 2006, at 12:44 PM, Trampas wrote: I got my $200 coil spring compressor in and it works like a champ. Was very easy to compress front coils springs and it seemed very stable (safe). Trampas Good for you. I would imagine my tools are used a lot more frequently than just about anyone's on these forums. Just about all my tools stand the test of time. I have stuff that was my Daddy's from the 30s and before that still functions perfectly. Cheap tools can wreck your day and possibly some of your body parts. I just won't go there. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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I gave my old 200 to my uncle when I bought the 230E a couple of years ago and he had a seniors moment and pulled into the path of another car. Due to age and rust it is not worth fixing. ANother one bites the dust. Hendrik - Original Message - From: "John Berryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2006 12:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor On May 28, 2006, at 8:33 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend What happened? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006
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On May 29, 2006, at 11:39 AM, Zeitgeist wrote: Gawd, I had the same problem with the LR and RF springs on my S124 this weekend. Compressed just fine, but upon re-installation, the sliding collar would back up against the rim of hole in the LCA, which was totally maddening. I didn't do any grinding, but I did have to monkey with it while verbally coaxing things along. Why don't they make those holes larger It takes a little patience but I never had to modify anything. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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Just a wee reminder folks. Klann delivers a little injunction against using air tools with all their compressors. YMMV of course, but I'm personally inclined to take these little caveats rather seriously and I *certainly* wouldn't use air with a clone. joe
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Gawd, I had the same problem with the LR and RF springs on my S124 this weekend. Compressed just fine, but upon re-installation, the sliding collar would back up against the rim of hole in the LCA, which was totally maddening. I didn't do any grinding, but I did have to monkey with it while verbally coaxing things along. Why don't they make those holes larger On 5/29/06, John Ervine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: > On my TD I had to ream out the hole some for the compressor shaft to fit > in there. It was just a tad (hair, smidgen, shade, gnat's..) too > small. Same on our TD. Rather, it fit in nicely, but wouldn't come back out. We, uh, persuaded it via fine adjustment of the hole in the inner fender. Casey Olympia, WA Biodiesel: "I drive in a persistent vegetative state" '87 300TD intercooler #22 (215k) '84 300D (213k) Gashuffer: '89 Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition (187K)
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Rich Thomas wrote: On my TD I had to ream out the hole some for the compressor shaft to fit in there. It was just a tad (hair, smidgen, shade, gnat's..) too small. Same on our TD. Rather, it fit in nicely, but wouldn't come back out. We, uh, persuaded it via fine adjustment of the hole in the inner fender. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
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On my TD I had to ream out the hole some for the compressor shaft to fit in there. It was just a tad (hair, smidgen, shade, gnat's..) too small. A grinder wheel on a drill did it after a few minutes on each side. YMMV. Then go at it with your socket or air wrench. By hand, you will get a good feel for the energy that gets imparted to the compressed spring, cause your arm will let you know. This exercise will provide an indication of why you DO NOT want to do this halfassedly. --R John Ervine wrote: Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just a question, is it possible to tighten/loosen a proper Merc spring compressor from the top with a socket and extension? Yes.
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On May 28, 2006, at 8:33 PM, Hendrik Riessen wrote: Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend What happened? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
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Hendrik Riessen wrote: Just a question, is it possible to tighten/loosen a proper Merc spring compressor from the top with a socket and extension? Yes. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 270+kmi 1980 300TD 180+kmi 1980 300SD 277+kmi 1977 280S 4-spd 81+kmi 1976 350SE 4-spd 163+kmi 1972 220 278+kmi
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I seem to recall a metal catch that will not allow the rear control arm to swing down far enough for spring to fall out. Unless you unhook the differential mount, no. (123, etc.) -- Jim
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I seem to recall a metal catch that will not allow the rear control arm to swing down far enough for spring to fall out. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 9:15 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor you DO NOT need a spring compressor for the rear springs, thats right folks, you do not need one. They are not under very much tension. All you have to do is unhook the shock etc and just lower the arm down, the spring will fall right out - Original Message - From: "Trampas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor > Kaleb, > > That is a great way to do it! > > I replaced rear bushings in my 300SD using a cheap spring compressor. Of > course I am very safety minded so I always use a chain or cable to hold > spring compressed and to hold spring compressor in place. However it was > still a bit scary, thus I went ahead and ordered the correct tool > (hopefully) to do the front suspension. > > Note that I have had cheap spring compressors come off a spring once. Of > course I had the safety chain so it was not a problem. Now if I am doing > struts I will take assembly to auto shop give mechanic $20 to swap struts > using wall mounted spring compressor. > > Trampas > > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:26 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor > > Here is the secret okie method for compressing the springs, use by itself > or > > as a safety to using the cheap compressor. Its called the come-a-long > spring compressor. Basically you get a couple of pairs of come-a-longs > and > let the cable out on them, run it down thru the certer hole above the > spring > > down toward the bottom and hook the hook on the spring. Hook cable from > on > on one side of spring, cable on other side of spring. If you cant get 2 > pairs in there just use one. You can either use this as a safety while > compressing with a cheap compressor, if just use it by itself. Crank the > come-a-longs down till you get it compressed enough to get it out, then > slowly let the tension off. You are doing this from the engine > compartment > btw. I would not stand next to it though in case it does somehow let > loose, > > but you should be safe is you are above the engine compartment. I have > used > > this method a few times on parts cars but never on a car I was putting > back > together, so proceed at your own risk. > - Original Message - > From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:33 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor > > >>I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap >> compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 >> of >> them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. >> >> Hendrik >> whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend >> >> - Original Message - >> From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:15 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor >> >> >>>> I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. >>>> Since >>>> this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to >>>> purchase >>>> one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? >>> >>> I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially >>> less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one >>> place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. >>> >>> -- Jim >>> >>> >>> ___ >>> http://www.striplin.net >>> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >>> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >>> >>> >>> -- >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >>> Version
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you DO NOT need a spring compressor for the rear springs, thats right folks, you do not need one. They are not under very much tension. All you have to do is unhook the shock etc and just lower the arm down, the spring will fall right out - Original Message - From: "Trampas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'Mercedes Discussion List'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2006 7:38 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor Kaleb, That is a great way to do it! I replaced rear bushings in my 300SD using a cheap spring compressor. Of course I am very safety minded so I always use a chain or cable to hold spring compressed and to hold spring compressor in place. However it was still a bit scary, thus I went ahead and ordered the correct tool (hopefully) to do the front suspension. Note that I have had cheap spring compressors come off a spring once. Of course I had the safety chain so it was not a problem. Now if I am doing struts I will take assembly to auto shop give mechanic $20 to swap struts using wall mounted spring compressor. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor Here is the secret okie method for compressing the springs, use by itself or as a safety to using the cheap compressor. Its called the come-a-long spring compressor. Basically you get a couple of pairs of come-a-longs and let the cable out on them, run it down thru the certer hole above the spring down toward the bottom and hook the hook on the spring. Hook cable from on on one side of spring, cable on other side of spring. If you cant get 2 pairs in there just use one. You can either use this as a safety while compressing with a cheap compressor, if just use it by itself. Crank the come-a-longs down till you get it compressed enough to get it out, then slowly let the tension off. You are doing this from the engine compartment btw. I would not stand next to it though in case it does somehow let loose, but you should be safe is you are above the engine compartment. I have used this method a few times on parts cars but never on a car I was putting back together, so proceed at your own risk. - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 of them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Kaleb, That is a great way to do it! I replaced rear bushings in my 300SD using a cheap spring compressor. Of course I am very safety minded so I always use a chain or cable to hold spring compressed and to hold spring compressor in place. However it was still a bit scary, thus I went ahead and ordered the correct tool (hopefully) to do the front suspension. Note that I have had cheap spring compressors come off a spring once. Of course I had the safety chain so it was not a problem. Now if I am doing struts I will take assembly to auto shop give mechanic $20 to swap struts using wall mounted spring compressor. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaleb C. Striplin, mobile Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 11:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor Here is the secret okie method for compressing the springs, use by itself or as a safety to using the cheap compressor. Its called the come-a-long spring compressor. Basically you get a couple of pairs of come-a-longs and let the cable out on them, run it down thru the certer hole above the spring down toward the bottom and hook the hook on the spring. Hook cable from on on one side of spring, cable on other side of spring. If you cant get 2 pairs in there just use one. You can either use this as a safety while compressing with a cheap compressor, if just use it by itself. Crank the come-a-longs down till you get it compressed enough to get it out, then slowly let the tension off. You are doing this from the engine compartment btw. I would not stand next to it though in case it does somehow let loose, but you should be safe is you are above the engine compartment. I have used this method a few times on parts cars but never on a car I was putting back together, so proceed at your own risk. - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor >I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap > compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 > of > them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. > > Hendrik > whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend > > - Original Message - > From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:15 AM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor > > >>> I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. >>> Since >>> this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to >>> purchase >>> one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? >> >> I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially >> less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one >> place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. >> >> -- Jim >> >> >> ___ >> http://www.striplin.net >> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. >> Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006 >> > > ___ > http://www.striplin.net > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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I replaced the lower ball joints and upper control arms on my 300D Turbo using jacks, but like Hendrik, wouldn't do it again. Many years ago a mechanic in a shop in Gainesville had a spring compressor break. The spring flew out and killed him. After that, they put compressed springs in the storeroom while doing repairs. Gerry Archer '83 300D and 240D - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 of them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend
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Here is the secret okie method for compressing the springs, use by itself or as a safety to using the cheap compressor. Its called the come-a-long spring compressor. Basically you get a couple of pairs of come-a-longs and let the cable out on them, run it down thru the certer hole above the spring down toward the bottom and hook the hook on the spring. Hook cable from on on one side of spring, cable on other side of spring. If you cant get 2 pairs in there just use one. You can either use this as a safety while compressing with a cheap compressor, if just use it by itself. Crank the come-a-longs down till you get it compressed enough to get it out, then slowly let the tension off. You are doing this from the engine compartment btw. I would not stand next to it though in case it does somehow let loose, but you should be safe is you are above the engine compartment. I have used this method a few times on parts cars but never on a car I was putting back together, so proceed at your own risk. - Original Message - From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 7:33 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 of them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006 ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
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Trampas Please advise how this works out. I had bought a Klann unit on ebay several months back but it only included the small disks, which don't fit my 126 (haven't checked if they fit my 123). The center telescoping mechanism is an impressive a piece of machinery. Scott Ritchey Kittrell NC 1982 300SD 220K 1979 300TD 350K - Well I did some searching and found http://eng.jtc.com.tw/products/products_show.php?pid=751&cid=183# This company has a one like the Klann unit except that the price is $200 from a vendor on Ebay. I went ahead and ordered one and will let you guys know how it works. Trampas
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I have to confess I compressed some front 123 springs with cheap compressors, the only way I would do that again is to use at least 3 or 4 of them together. It worked with two but was a scary experience. Hendrik whose old 200 got dealt a death blow over the weekend - Original Message - From: "Jim Cathey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 28, 2006 4:15 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 268.7.1/348 - Release Date: 25/05/2006
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Well I did some searching and found http://eng.jtc.com.tw/products/products_show.php?pid=751&cid=183# This company has a one like the Klann unit except that the price is $200 from a vendor on Ebay. I went ahead and ordered one and will let you guys know how it works. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 5:48 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor I second that emotion. Rent Rusty's for $75 (if that is still his price) and save your life, peace of mind, your car, your family and neighbors, dogs, cats, birds, and garage door. Those springs need a fair amount of compression, which means a lot of stored energy, just waiting to energetically release. You do not want that to happen. Cheap money. --R Jim Cathey wrote: >>I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. >>Since >>this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to >>purchase >>one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? >> >> > >I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially >less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one >place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. > >-- Jim > > >___ >http://www.striplin.net >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > > > ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I got in on the group-buy Klann. Not that cheap, but substantially less than normal! Compressed springs are a death trap, this is one place I sprung (!) for the correct tool. Good luck. -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] Coil Spring Compressor
On May 27, 2006, at 1:23 PM, Trampas wrote: I need an internal coil spring compressor to do some work on my W126. Since this is the second or third time I have needed one I was going to purchase one. Does anyone have one for sale or a recommendation for cheap one? I just saw the Klann Tool MB compressor for over $1000, someone posted a link. A few years ago Joe and Dave arranged for a group buy and some of us took advantage and paid less than $500. My recommendation for a cheap one is don't attempt to use anything but the right tool, both for safety's sake and ease of use. You can possibly rent one from Rusty or another member of this forum. I do not lend or rent any of my tools to anyone. Thanks Trampas Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
