Several people are dealing with springs at this time.. this really hit the spot in terms of the big picture...

First try did not post the picture....

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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

https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/27867209_1751615621567817_9179143454671964199_n.jpg?oh=0c885e01117c276e392a25cb82150fd7&oe=5B1A8ABF

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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

I’m gonna go ahead and put him on the prayer list at church. LOL!

Harbor Freight sells everything you need including the clamp on the right and the impact gun. Lots of control with the gun. The only thing they don't sell is the spring and scrap metal to hide behind. The junk yard has those. $20 should handle the entire job.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

LOL.. exactly... that board is simply going to to make a different kind of mark on his forehead... without a reduction in the severity of the wound...

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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

Lol, great pic!
I actually just had to remove the rear springs from the parts '92 300D I have and I bought the knockoff China spring compressor for $50 on eBay. It proved to be basically useless for the job (no big surprise) so I decided to unbolt the LCA bolt with the control arm on a jack and it was super easy, and very safe. With all the talk about how dangerous these springs are a little common sense can go a long way.. I've been taught they're super deadly and there's no safe way to do it without the $600 tool, but that's really not true. At least for the rear springs anyways.. have yet to do the fronts, hope the tool will be semi-useful for that.

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04 Sprinter 3500 - 310k
"Ich mag die Dieselgeräusche"
https://youtu.be/YjrxHqNy5CQ
✞

I used to find a way to attach a chain... in case everything let go... it could not reach ME...lol

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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

Impact gun and spring compressors don't mix. Always use a wrench.
I picked up these compressors recently to replace the front struts and spings on the c320. I really like this design.
https://i.imgur.com/ILCRcwo.jpg

Doesn't bend, doesn't twist, expands to 28cm, 1" thick shaft with built in ball bearings for the screw.

https://i.imgur.com/pb5F8ct.jpg

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CENSORED due to not family friendly words

Most spring compressors and pullers state not to use w/ an impact gun, though most shops do (time = money). I always pass a chain thru and keep taking up the gap. Safest is 2 chains since the spring could pop while you are fooling with a single chain.

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1984 & 1985 CA 300D's
1964 & 65 Mopar's - Valiant, Dart, Newport
1996 & 2002 Chrysler minivans

WOW ! .

One of these dayze I'll remove my W123's front springs, I'd love to know exactly which manual coil spring compressor I need as I _won't_ be filing the body to allow clearance....

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

In addition to not using an Impact to drive the nut....

GOOD GREASE should be put onto the threads right at the time they will be used....

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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

EVERY time the compressor is used ! .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

I'd like to replace the springs in my car eventually. I have a saggy rear.

This is the one thing that absolutely terrifies me.

Here's a video for you all to enjoy!

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-Typos courtesy of my mobile phone.

At least he wasn't killed .

I'm called 'VWNate' because I was an air cooled VW mechanic, junkie, shop owner etc.

In the late 1970's one guy decided to flat rate the McPherson struts on a 1971 Super Beetle, when it unloaded it went through him and splattered his spine and guts all over the upper shop wall..... .

Not good .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

It's scary enough with the proper compressor. While changing out the bushings on the front end, the compressor shifted slightly and made a pop when I was tightening it! The bottom plate wasn't quite seated on threaded shaft portion.

Needless to say, I had to take about a 15 minute break to get my composure and focus back!

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Sam

84 300SD 350K+ miles ( Blue Belle )