Using the aftermarket spring compressor, does one need to enlarge the hole in the 126 spring tower in order to insert the spring compressor shaft, as IS necessary on a 123?

Reason: I need a suspension part which is common to both, but the 126s are more available at the Pick-a-Parts.

Thanks

(EDIT: The part needed is a Guide Rod.)

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"Even more attractive than this coupe's classic lines are its classic over-the-road capabilities"
(North American Range brochure from 1984)

No need to enlarge the hole on the W126 chassis.


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

Thanks Charlie!

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"Even more attractive than this coupe's classic lines are its classic over-the-road capabilities"
(North American Range brochure from 1984)

Glad to help.

The Steering knuckle is the same also (Spindle assy)
I pulled a set off a 2nd gen W126 think 91 and they are on my 85 300D with new Lemforder BJ`s..
Had to cut off the sensor for the ABS? filed off the pin to clear something,
and stuck in into the hole just to fill it up.
They are all POR`d and pretty. One of these day I might actually get this car back on the road.

Just thought I would throw this in there since you will be using the Spring Compressor.


Charlie


sent from my pos computer

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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

I would unbolt the guide rod carrier from the bottom of the car and take the whole thing. Perhaps use a ratchet strap around the bumper to relieve the tension but then you have to figure out how to relieve the tension on the strap. Don't tie off to something outside the car or the car could come down on your head.

That said, both of my SDs have needed guide rod mounts and finding a good set in the yard may be difficult. The SD I'm working on now also needs the bushings in the carrier of which there are 2 different bushings in each carrier so total of 4/car ~ $80 for the bushings. I couldn't find Lemforder so settled on Myle. I'll know in a few years whether that choice was a mistake.

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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.

This is for my 240TD. Doing the whole front end. I was cleaning the guide rods up and found that the left one is bent.

The 123 guide rod is not common to the 126..

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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!

EPC says part number 123 330 21 30, guide rod, fits these models:

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"Even more attractive than this coupe's classic lines are its classic over-the-road capabilities"
(North American Range brochure from 1984)

Ok... I stand corrected. ..

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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!