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Swimming pool 'noodle' to prop up spring seats?
I got the idea from Delibes yesterday.
The driver's seat springs are completely shot. I was going to run out and get the fattest noodle I can find and jam it under the seat. I don't feel like removing the whole seat. Has anyone tried this low-tech method before?
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Yes I fixed my seat that way 3 years ago.
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There is a pretty detailed DIY here on the site.
I think doing it without removing the seat (4 bolts - pretty easy) would be more difficult than removing the seat.
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LOL,
245 threads in the search engine for ' noodle'....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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I didn't like it. Too stiff. Took them out.
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13 |
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You have what is called " The Princess and the Pea Butt " ....
so it was not going to be comfortable for you..... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Princess_and_the_Pea
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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1977 300d 70k--sold 08 1985 300TD 185k+ 1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03 1985 409d 65k--sold 06 1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car 1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11 1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper 1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13 |
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LOL, I take it back.... you clearly have a high level of stamina and the noodles were the wrong fix for the seat and packed too tightly....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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They only work for a while.
You need to fix the spring, install new padding, and use the factory cylinder inserts up front to make it correct.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG] |
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At one time it was posted in the archives that ' extra firm' padding was available from the factory.... I don't remember if it was called ' orthopedic ' or not... but there are long threads in archives with parts numbers and such I think.....If they did not get wiped out when Txbill left....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html |
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I have the PNs for those cylinders if anyone needs 'em. I purchased them at the dealer for about $5/ea from what I recall.
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I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look. '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG] |
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I need to repair my seats really badly, especially the back seat...I have been putting this off for years. I can find pool noodles & memory foam, but it sounds like it is better to do it the way MB intended.
Do they still make the "horsehair" pads or is there a better subsitute? Where can you get the seat pads - the dealer or the Classic Center?
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Please find these numbers and share as I am just getting ready to do my first seat -thanks!
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Been having that debate myself -the horsehair pads are expensive. I went by a well known upholstery shop to see if they had hh padding in bulk and they laughed and said that it was never a very good product and they use high density foam and other techniques for better results. There are many on this site however who swear by hh padding . . I am going to do one car with hh padding and another without and see what kind of results I get |
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My solution to this problem was a pair of new horsehair seat pads (the backs are usually OK), and two PASSENGER side box springs from two different '91 W126s from a junkyard. Thank you cash for clunkers!
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