seems like the ones sold on ebay have the proper lip.

next question...it says the hole has to be enlarged? how much bigger does the hole need to be? do you use a dremel tool? how do you make a hole bigger? maybe a file?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

The mere fact that he stated that he didn't read the instructions and that he has never used a compressor like that before is a statement of the stupidity here. I don't care how much experience you have as a mechanic, when your dealing with a new tool and that much force, read the %^$*^*(!! instructions....

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2004 F150 4.6L -My Daily
2007 Volvo XC70 -Wife's Daily
1998 Ford F150 -Rear ended
1989 J-spec 420SEL -passed onto its new keeper
1982 BMW 733i -fixed and traded for the 420SEL
2003 Volvo V70 5 Speed -scrapped
1997 E290 Turbo Diesel Wagon -traded for above
1992 BMW 525i -traded in
1990 Silver 300TE -hated the M103
1985 Grey 380SE Diesel Conversion, 2.47 rear end, ABS -Sold, really should have kept this one
1979 Silver 300D "The Silver Slug" -Sold

In any trade, be it mechanics or construction or whatever, the biggest danger (not only to the individual, but to others around them) can be the "I've been doin' this stuff 25 years and I don't need to read no damn instructions or follow no stupid procedures" guy.

I had a training session once from a veteran personal safety instructor in law enforcement who said that, truth be told, something like 80 percent of deaths and serious injuries to police officers here in Canada were due to failure to follow basic procedures and training not only on things like potentially dangerous calls, but during routine street operations like traffic stops -- and, and I mean incredibly basic (the presentation was given with actual case studies). Of course they don't mention that when they hand the crisply folded flag to the widow and children....

Of course, for a real jaw-dropper, visit one of the websites where they document the events leading up to commercial aviation disasters -- especially those where they have cockpit voice recorder transcriptions. Some are sad and unavoidable. Others are quite incredible, in terms of disregard for procedures, training and even basic common sense.

Anyway, looping back to the original topic: one has to wonder... if this is how those guys work with a camera rolling... well....?

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Mac
2002 e320 4matic estate│1985 300d│1980 300td
Previous: 1979 & 1982 & 1983 300sd │ 1982 240d

“Let's take a drive into the middle of nowhere with a packet of Marlboro lights and talk about our lives.” ― Joseph Heller, Catch-22

Dont ever hit the compressor. That is why they tell you not to use air tools...

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1995 E420 Schwarz
1995 E300 Weiss
#1987 300D Sturmmachine
#1991 300D Nearly Perfect
#1994 E320 Cabriolet
#1995 E320 Touring
#1985 300D Sedan
OBK #42

THIS is why I have the OFFICIAL KLANN TOOL in my rental list...

WAAAAAAAAY better than the clone, much better steel, and the fit is perfect on all cars.

I also have the clone, but I throw it away after 50 uses...

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

What ticks me off about the video is obviously being directed to a DIY audience, it is loaded with so much lack of common sense and extreme danger. Folks who DIY need to be made aware of the proper, safe way to handle these potentially hazardous jobs.

Some things we learn from experience, others we definitely don't need the experience, if at all possible. DIY'ers usually only do these jobs once and not often more that that. Face it, most of us work alone on these projects and being made aware of why certain techniques are observed would keep many of us from being severely hurt.

That is one of the many reasons I like this forum. Members are willing to point out how to do these risky jobs safely and with the correct tools.

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )

I'm just saying.....those of us in the leaf spring world don't have these problems

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$110 OM606 Blank Exhaust Flanges
No merc at the moment

What idiots. I never watched the whole video..couldn't stand to..did they really admit to not reading the instructions?

I dont want them working on my cars...

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82 300SD 145k
89 420SEL 210k
89 560SEL 118k
90 300SE 262k RIP 5/25/2010
90 560SEL 154k
91 300D 2.5 Turbo. 241k
93 190E 3.0 235k
93 300E 195k

When we did my front suspension on the wagon, it was reassuring to have a quality tool for such a task.

However we still approached the task with the utmost respect it deserved.

I have to work around high energy electrical systems at work, this is just as dangerous.

Most important is to stay out of the "line of fire" at all times.

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The OM 642/722.9 powered family
Still going strong
2014 ML350 Bluetec (wife's DD)
2013 E350 Bluetec (my DD)

both my kids cars went to junkyard in 2023
2008 ML320 CDI (Older son’s DD) fatal transmission failure, water soaked/fried rear SAM, numerous other issues, just too far gone to save (165k miles)
2008 E320 Bluetec (Younger son's DD) injector failed open and diluted oil with diesel, spun main bearings (240k miles)

1998 E300DT sold to TimFreeh
1987 300TD sold to vstech

Man... Those idiots need therapy! I ALWAYS compress the spring so it FREELY comes out of the car. if it's binding anywhere, it's not compressed properly! no hammers or prybars of ANY KIND allowed anywhere near the compressed spring.

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John HAUL AWAY, OR CRUSHED CARS!!! HELP ME keep the cars out of the crusher! A/C Thread
"as I ride with my a/c on... I have fond memories of sweaty oily saturdays and spewing R12 into the air. THANKS for all you do!

My drivers:
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5Turbo
1987 190D 2.5-5SPEED!!!

1987 300TD
1987 300TD
1994GMC 2500 6.5Turbo truck... I had to put the ladder somewhere!

It is the W123 that need to be enlarged a bit. the W126 has a larger hole and doesn`t have the problem.

Look in the hole and you will notice an inner piece of sheet metal. It is this piece that needs to be taken back a little.
First time I used a 1/2 round File, took me a while, but I was in PNP. At home I used a Bit in my electric Drill that looked like a Rat Tail File. then used a 1/2 round File to smooth the edges, and treated the exposed metal with POR.

The Klann tool fits the hole w/o a problem. It is the After Market Tool that is a bit larger, like the E-Bay tool.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works