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Old 06-02-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by skiier3_9 View Post
If you look at that article, you'll see that its possible to make your own tools. I did this and was able to pull the cluster on my 124 (it was quite difficult the first time though!)
I just checked and the LIST PRICE for the pair is $10...I paid $8 from my dealer...it's the same set the crooks on ebay sell for $27 because they figure you'll just assume they will be cheaper than your dealer and won't even check, but just have your local parts counter order a set and you will have it in 1-2 days, no shipping costs and for much less cost.

To have the right tool is worth $8 in my opinion...the PN is 140 589 02 33 00. If you want to take the time to make a tool that might or might not work right nobody will stop you...just pointing out that for $8-$10 you can have the cluster out in 30 seconds.

They can be very stubborn the first time out especially, and if you make a tool out of a coat hanger it probably will bend before it pulls the cluster out. The proper tool is harded wire that retains its bend and has a nice handle to grip it...couldn't be easier.
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