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[jp928]

Oops! Yes, I meant it would be loose in suspension terms. I knew guys who worked on P6s for many years, and never had a problem with this method of spring removal. As you say though, the end plates may be past their best condition. Having taken 400lb/in springs off a Porsche with ordinary threaded rods I must report that I was very careful handling them while compressed, and the bend in the rods was something to see.

 

[Vern Klukas]

Quote "Anybody got another suggestion on spring removal. "
Look up a pic of the factory spring removal tools (600304) - they are simply 3 rods with one flattened end, and the other with a hook. The flattened end goes in from the front, through a matching slot at the rear plate, load the front end down a bit, turn the rods 90d so the flattened end is trapped, release the load, maybe jack the front a bit, spring should be loose, and safe. Our club here in Oz has a set. With a pic and dimensions they should be easy to make.

The factory tool was a bit more complex than than that, the engaging lugs on the rod are made separately and silver soldered to the rods to give a proper, square bearing surface and alloy steel was used thoughout. I have a drawing somewhere.

As everybody says the danger these days with the tool is the condition of the spring cups on the car. I'd be pretty careful if I were taking apart a very rusty car.

Yours
Vern