Good point, I don't know for sure that the top won't come apart. I don't
*think* it will but...
-Curt
On Sunday, April 4, 2021, 6:24:31 PM EDT, Allan Streib via Mercedes
wrote:
> Apparently the passenger side is a bugger to get out. It looks like I
> did struts on my '98 Jetta back in
> Apparently the passenger side is a bugger to get out. It looks like I
> did struts on my '98 Jetta back in 2017. I don't remember that being a
> particularly bad job, I do remember one of those being particularly
> bad but the car had 250,000 miles...
I replaced a broken strut on the Focus a few
The other day Angie and I jumped in my 2015 Jetta to go for a ride and as I
backed out of the driveway it made a wierd kind of bump noise. It seemed to
drive okay so we took it down the road but it started pulling to the left so we
took it back home. I finally got time to look at it today. I jac
On Fri, 12 Feb 2016 10:54:59 -0600 Mountain Man via Mercedes
wrote:
> Craig wrote:
> > Do I have a broken spring?
>
> If you need parts in ABQ, there is a guy there that has sent me parts
> - Monte Ballejos - perhaps he has parts cars, nice guy, his wife is
> doula so perhaps you can find him th
Craig wrote:
> Do I have a broken spring?
If you need parts in ABQ, there is a guy there that has sent me parts
- Monte Ballejos - perhaps he has parts cars, nice guy, his wife is
doula so perhaps you can find him that way, or I can get you his
email.
mao
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I suspect that your lower control arm is collapsing. Recommend a flat-bed
tow to a garage that can replace it for proper diagnoses on a lift. Used
arms which are rust free are the best value.
"While you are there": If you've got the time and funding to have them drop
the entire rear axle carrier
I have been driving our '82 240D/3.0 with the broken left-rear lower
shock mount. I noticed recently some other noises and that the left-rear
wheel is at quite an angle (see picture attached).
Do I have a broken spring?
If I do, how difficult will it be to get a replacement? I recall all
sorts of
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:39 PM, "Rich Thomas"
wrote:
> Here ya go, everything you need to know!
>
> http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm
Good timing I'm getting ready to do that on my W123 once I get the W116
on the road (and assuming I don't find anything else disas
No and no.
Doesn't Rusty have the proper spring compressor for rent?
-Curt
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:35:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dimitri Seretakis
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Broken spring! WTF???!!
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Here ya go, everything you need to know!
http://www.constructivity.net/rebuilding_a_79_300td.htm
--R
On 10/12/11 11:34 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Front. Yes I can see their potential energy ready to be directed at my face! I
might try to find a friend who has done this before to help me out
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 8:35 AM, "Dimitri Seretakis"
wrote:
> That's very kind of you but I think I should replace with new. Do you have
> the spring compressor? Have you done this before?
I think Rusty has a compressor he loans/rents.
Allan
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1983 300D
1979 300SD
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l.
65 miles west of Boston, just off Rt2.
Car WILL be gone at the beginning of November.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:04:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dimitri Seretakis
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subject: [MBZ] Broken spring! WTF???!!
Message-ID:
<1318392273.51021.yext-apple-iph...@web11
Front. Yes I can see their potential energy ready to be directed at my face! I
might try to find a friend who has done this before to help me out. I also need
to do a front end rebuild so I might as well tackle all at once.
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On Oct 12, 2011, at 9:43 AM, Max wrote:
Front or
Don't need a spring compressor if you have a floor jack. No Fear,
but common sense is useful.
Do I really need to be afraid of replacing them myself if I use the
Klann style spring compressor?
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http://www.okiebenz.com
For new and used parts go to ww
Another use for Shoe Goo? ;<)))
Wilton
- Original Message -
From: "Dimitri Seretakis"
To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 12:04 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Broken spring! WTF???!!
I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I n
Front or rear? Careful on the front springs, rear are much easier and don't
require the tool.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Do I really need to be afraid of replacing them myself if I use the Klann style
spring compressor?
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On Oc
C'mon out, my '83 240D still has all its springs, I'll make you a great deal.
65 miles west of Boston, just off Rt2.
Car WILL be gone at the beginning of November.
-Curt
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:04:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Dimitri Seretakis
To: Mercedes Discussion List
Subjec
No more so than any other time you remove the spring. The Klann is a
great tool -- make absolutely certain the tool is properly installed
and you are fine.
Peter
On Oct 12, 2011, at 8:28 AM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
Do I really need to be afraid of replacing them myself if I use the
Klan
Do I really need to be afraid of replacing them myself if I use the Klann style
spring compressor?
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 12, 2011, at 8:32 AM, Max wrote:
Get a pair of new springs, used are a poor value.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I went t
Yes I'm coming to the sad realization that salt will be the death of this poor
car. I will still do my best to keep it going and fix the rust as it comes.
Sent from my iPhone
On Oct 12, 2011, at 9:25 AM, Peter Frederick wrote:
It happens. Salt on the roads can make it happen more often.
They
It happens. Salt on the roads can make it happen more often.
They drive better with new springs.
Peter
On Oct 11, 2011, at 11:04 PM, Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I noticed a
broken spring! How does something like this happen? On top of it
a
Get a pair of new springs, used are a poor value.
--
Max Dillon
Charleston SC
'95 E300, '87 300TD
Dimitri Seretakis wrote:
I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I noticed a broken spring!
How does something like this happen? On top of it all, one of the caliper
pistons is stuck
Just like accumulators!
On Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 12:18 AM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Yassir! a busted or sprung spring will cause the alignment to be out of
> spec. (result=tire wear)
>
> List mom should have springs if you can get him to sell one (pair) Springs
> should be replace
Yassir! a busted or sprung spring will cause the alignment to be out
of spec. (result=tire wear)
List mom should have springs if you can get him to sell one (pair)
Springs should be replaced in pairs.
I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I noticed a
broken spring! How does s
On Tuesday, October 11, 2011 9:04 PM, "Dimitri Seretakis"
wrote:
> I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I noticed a
> broken spring! How does something like this happen?
My guess would be a one-off manufacturing flaw that went undetected when
the spring was made. A slight weak
I went to change my brake pads on the 240D today and I noticed a broken spring!
How does something like this happen? On top of it all, one of the caliper
pistons is stuck. Not a good car day.
A pic of the spring can be seen here:
http://www.mbca.org/forum/2011-10-12/broken-spring
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