A very good idea. Also, keep any body parts away from the probable path of expansion just in case. I've had one "pop" when the cheapo side compressors slipped down the coils putting a new strut in my Buick. Probably would have broken my neck if that upper bearing had hit my chin -- instead, since I was well back, it hit the bench on the way down.
Peter On Sep 27, 2007, at 8:05 AM, LarryT wrote: > Whenever I compress springs - with whatever method, I put a length of > chain > in the spring to keep it from decompressing accidentially. Just in > case. > > Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) > www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts > Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil > PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net > Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs > . > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Hendrik Riessen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]> > Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 8:26 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 chassis front spring removal > > >> Yes and I removed a 123 spring with el cheapo external spring >> compressors, >> second time I tried this the spring slipped out and jumped across the >> garage >> floor. I have now invested in a proper compressor. How much is my life >> worth? More than 300 bucks. >> You may be able to use that tool to do the job but there is no margin >> for >> error. >> Anyway you have been warned, not everyone gets a second chance. >> If you are going to persist with a MacPherson strut coil compressor I >> will >> advise you to not have anyone near it when you are using it. You do >> not >> want >> to take the head off your little helper. >> >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "dave walton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[email protected]> >> Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 4:04 AM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 chassis front spring removal .. >> >> >>> I appreciate the input. >>> Saying it won't work is different than saying you should not use it. >>> >>> To be honest, after handling one to do the job, I find it to be >>> adequately heavy-duty to be used safely. I prefer the quick hydraulic >>> operation to manually tightening and loosening a bolt. >>> >>> One man's opinion... >>> >>> -Dave Walton >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> >> >> -- >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG Free Edition. >> Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.31/1031 - Release Date: >> 9/26/2007 12:12 PM >> >> > > > _______________________________________ > 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
