w140 coil spring fitting
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w140 coil spring fitting
help 
Ive had a W140 for around a year now but noticed the front coil spring had broken two inches from the bottom. Had a go at changing the spring but am now stuck.
Was able to take the old spring off on but no way can I get the new one to fit. Had a mobile mechanic out to give it a go but he went off without being able to fit it.
Im unable to move the car for obvious reasons so would really like some advice on how to fit the spring.
Is there a special tool available or can I hire one ? Money tight of course but my Merc been off the road for four weeks now so would love any help to get her back on the road again
Any help please this is my first Merc and I love it
Ive had a W140 for around a year now but noticed the front coil spring had broken two inches from the bottom. Had a go at changing the spring but am now stuck.
Was able to take the old spring off on but no way can I get the new one to fit. Had a mobile mechanic out to give it a go but he went off without being able to fit it.
Im unable to move the car for obvious reasons so would really like some advice on how to fit the spring.
Is there a special tool available or can I hire one ? Money tight of course but my Merc been off the road for four weeks now so would love any help to get her back on the road again
Any help please this is my first Merc and I love it
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2005 W211 E320; 1995 W140 S500
help
Ive had a W140 for around a year now but noticed the front coil spring had broken two inches from the bottom. Had a go at changing the spring but am now stuck.
Was able to take the old spring off on but no way can I get the new one to fit. Had a mobile mechanic out to give it a go but he went off without being able to fit it.
Im unable to move the car for obvious reasons so would really like some advice on how to fit the spring.
Is there a special tool available or can I hire one ? Money tight of course but my Merc been off the road for four weeks now so would love any help to get her back on the road again
Any help please this is my first Merc and I love it
Ive had a W140 for around a year now but noticed the front coil spring had broken two inches from the bottom. Had a go at changing the spring but am now stuck.
Was able to take the old spring off on but no way can I get the new one to fit. Had a mobile mechanic out to give it a go but he went off without being able to fit it.
Im unable to move the car for obvious reasons so would really like some advice on how to fit the spring.
Is there a special tool available or can I hire one ? Money tight of course but my Merc been off the road for four weeks now so would love any help to get her back on the road again
Any help please this is my first Merc and I love it
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along the right lines
thanks for taking the time to answer
I have tried using coil spring compressors but am unable to get the spring in place with them on as the bracket is in the way vertically along both sides.
Thinking I may need to compress the spring from the inside, is there a special tool or way to do this.
Where can I buy or rent a tool for the job? HELP PLEASE
I have tried using coil spring compressors but am unable to get the spring in place with them on as the bracket is in the way vertically along both sides.
Thinking I may need to compress the spring from the inside, is there a special tool or way to do this.
Where can I buy or rent a tool for the job? HELP PLEASE
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2005 W211 E320; 1995 W140 S500
thanks for taking the time to answer
I have tried using coil spring compressors but am unable to get the spring in place with them on as the bracket is in the way vertically along both sides.
Thinking I may need to compress the spring from the inside, is there a special tool or way to do this.
Where can I buy or rent a tool for the job? HELP PLEASE
I have tried using coil spring compressors but am unable to get the spring in place with them on as the bracket is in the way vertically along both sides.
Thinking I may need to compress the spring from the inside, is there a special tool or way to do this.
Where can I buy or rent a tool for the job? HELP PLEASE
i used something like this:
http://autorepair.about.com/od/tools..._spng-cmpr.htm
it hooks on to coils (on each side)and then you use an impact gun or wrench and tighten evenly on both sides, until the spring is compressed enough....
i found this one online...
i guess this is how they're made now... i would confirm first tho, if that will work with w140....http://www.alltradetools.com/EN-189.htm
or this one maybe?
http://www.performanceproducts4benz....X&dept_id=6429
again, i've never used any of these places or those type of tools... just found them online... i would try autozone first... perhaps they have it available for rental...
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2005 W211 E320; 1995 W140 S500
oh wow... i just went outside and checked out the suspension... i can see where you mean where there's no space.... if its hollow underneath the spring, maybe the alltrade one would work.. it looks like that tube in the middle that grips the arms might fit from out the bottom....
check out this guys DIY for some ideas...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...-bushings.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...placement.html
there's a pic of this guy using a spring compressor when dissassembling...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...t-springs.html
check out this guys DIY for some ideas...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...-bushings.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...placement.html
there's a pic of this guy using a spring compressor when dissassembling...
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w140...t-springs.html
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I have done this on different cars, but it may work for yours.
Compress the spring on the ground and use zip ties to hold it in it's compressed state. Slip the spring in, cut the ties and pull them out with pliers.
This has worked for me with other vehicles, so it may work for your car. You will need to use to good quality zip ties and it is going to take more than 2 on the spring to hold it.
Good luck.
Compress the spring on the ground and use zip ties to hold it in it's compressed state. Slip the spring in, cut the ties and pull them out with pliers.
This has worked for me with other vehicles, so it may work for your car. You will need to use to good quality zip ties and it is going to take more than 2 on the spring to hold it.
Good luck.
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bought a coil spring compressor which fits inside the spring. cost me $100 from ebay. did the job in half an hour then sold compressor back on ebay for £120. just goes to show its worth having the correct tool for the job..
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DIY Front Coil Spring Fitment
I'm a mobile mechanic and Ive just fitted front coils springs on a W140 using conventional individual coil spring compressors.
email me at rob.outram@lycos.com if you want some advice on how to do it with conventional spring compressors like i did.
email me at rob.outram@lycos.com if you want some advice on how to do it with conventional spring compressors like i did.
