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Old 08-21-2008, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Robert Squires View Post
* The selection of wrenches, crow's feet, etc is a hassle but what about the tubular frame runner that runs right across the front, 1/2" away, of the expansion valve? On at least the later W126's ('91 350SDL in this case), the factory added a tubular bird-cage in the center of the dash as a stiffener. It extends to the left over to the steering column, and virtually blocks access to the upper 2 exp valve fittings.
* Removing that tubular frame would amount to removing the dash. There ought to be another way.


Stubby wrenches help too, but that body stiffener deal has to come out/moved for access. I spent hours dicking with it in my 300sel a few weeks back.
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