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Old 01-08-2013, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by vstech View Post
cast aluminum can shatter under the MASSIVE load of the MB front springs.
the compressor can slip off.
the compressor can slide out of position and cause the compressor to rapidly jump and fling themselves through anything/anyone in the flight path...
Years and years ago I did that regular spring compressor with my '80 TD and never again! Just being near the thing made me feel like I was looking down the barrel of a loaded gun. I'm not flaming the decision as I did it too, but looking back on it, tool rental for me when I do it on this car.
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