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Posted 9/28/2014 9:01 AM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Seat removal tool

I got an email from a member expressing an interest to buy a seat removal tool.
My age is preventing me from removing the seats again, so I offerd to sell the tool to him for $100 shipped in the US.
I no longer have access to the milling machine, jig nor torches to make them.
If he fails to make the purchase, I'll post the info.
Due to lack of interest when I made them, I did give two set to the local M Benz mechanics.
One may wish to sell his, I'll ask after the deal goes thru.
My 2002 Gwagen only has 93K on the clock. I think it will out last me.
After the alternator failed and was replaced, I had no more electrical problems.
The "G" is a great ride for me.

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Posted 9/28/2014 11:34 AM

4x4abc

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
5000

RE: Seat removal tool

I have one of your wonderful tools
removed the seats and never put them back

maybe we can organize a rental setup for those tools that you only needs once

#224158 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/28/2014 12:29 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

I got a reply by email that the member removed the bolts to get the seats out.
I'm surprised he managed this.
Anyway, He had not mentioned buying the tool as of this time.
As to Rental, that crossed my mind.
Problem is, some folks forget to return them.
I would gladly loan the tool if I was sure I'd get it bac

Harald,
What kind of help would be most important to you in your perdicament?
Drop an email please.

Edited by GwagenLover 9/28/2014 12:33 PM

#224159 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/29/2014 12:34 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

The buyer failed to follow up on the tool.
It is avaliable and I will donate the price to Harald.

#224175 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/29/2014 8:48 PM

greynolds
Member

Date registered: Jul 2013
Location: Billerica, MA USA
Vehicle(s): 2017 G63 (Obsidian Black / Titanium Grey Pearl)
Posts: 39

Re: Seat removal tool

GwagenLover - 9/29/2014 12:34 PM

The buyer failed to follow up on the tool.
It is avaliable and I will donate the price to Harald.

Assuming the PM system worked (it's showing as being in my Outbox, not sent), you should have a PM regarding this.

#224177 - in reply to #224175

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Posted 9/29/2014 9:24 PM

amg463
Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle(s): 1994 G300
Posts: 217
100

Re: Seat removal tool

also sent you a PM. i have access to a tooling shop and will hopefully be able to replicate a few more copies to supply to members at cost. no reason why everyone shouldn't have this tool. thanks

#224178 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/30/2014 1:41 AM

Otiswesty
Administrator

Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
2000

Re: Seat removal tool

I would be in for a tool, no pun intended

Edited by otiswesty 9/30/2014 1:41 AM

#224179 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/30/2014 6:19 AM

DUTCH
Administrator Doppelgänger

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, GA, Atlanta
Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter
Posts: 9963
5000

Re: Seat removal tool

amg463 - 9/29/2014 9:24 PM

also sent you a PM. i have access to a tooling shop and will hopefully be able to replicate a few more copies to supply to members at cost. no reason why everyone shouldn't have this tool. thanks

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#224181 - in reply to #224178

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Posted 9/30/2014 9:25 AM

amg463
Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle(s): 1994 G300
Posts: 217
100

RE: Seat removal tool

Thanks Dutch

Anyone have CAD drawings for the extensions?

Edited by amg463 9/30/2014 9:50 AM

#224182 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/30/2014 12:08 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

otiswesty - 9/30/2014 1:41 AM

I would be in for a tool, no pun intended

You can get it.
PM me your email and I'll go from there.

Otiswesty said: Assuming the PM system worked (it's showing as being in my Outbox, not sent), you should have a PM regarding this.
Sorry, but I did not get any message.

Koly, your post must have been posted while I was creating this message, I'm awaiting a pm and the first in gets it.
I do not need the tool and Harald can use the donation I'm sure.
I'm not getting any pm's.
Dutch or Harald can supply my email if you ask and I'll definitely reply.

Edited by GwagenLover 9/30/2014 12:28 PM

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Posted 9/30/2014 12:09 PM

koly
Elite Veteran

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500
Posts: 823
500

Re: Seat removal tool

Put me down in the yes column as well.

#224186 - in reply to #224179

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Posted 9/30/2014 12:19 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

Dutch, After using the tool for many times now, I think there is a mod that would make it easier to use.
I would turn the vise grips over and attach the short piece to the hinged jaw and put the long arm on the stationary body.
Doing so would make it easier to open and close the jaws as the lever would be in the up position and allow for easier closure.

Edited by GwagenLover 9/30/2014 12:25 PM

#224187 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/30/2014 1:22 PM

koly
Elite Veteran

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: Scottsdale, AZ USA
Vehicle(s): 2000 G500
Posts: 823
500

Re: Seat removal tool

I was replying to AMG463 if he goes forward with replicating the tool... I don't have any dire need, but I could see wanting to use it in the future, though.

#224189 - in reply to #224185

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Posted 9/30/2014 1:42 PM

amg463
Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2013
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Vehicle(s): 1994 G300
Posts: 217
100

Re: Seat removal tool

talked with the shop today, i'll be supplying the vise grips. they want some better CAD drawings as it appears some measurements are missing from the PDF Dutch supplied, but if I can get one from someone to use for the copying purpose, I will gladly mail it back. anybody have a preference for the soft grip handles or is the standard all metal fine?

#224190 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 9/30/2014 3:31 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

The PM's arrived.
AMG463 was in @ 9/29 8:14. He made an offer that will add to the help of assisting Harold and I am appreciative that.
Everything helps.
He is the buyer.
Greynolds was second in at 9/29 @ 8:46
I consider it sold to AMG463 and await his email to me.
AMG463, I think I have a few left over vise grips that I will throw in if you are plannng to make some.
Greynolds, I will ask the mechanics at MBenz if one wants to give theirs up.
I appreciate your interest and wish I had another.

Karl is in touch with Harald and we could work this out with him to avoid delays.

Edited by GwagenLover 9/30/2014 4:07 PM

#224193 - in reply to #224189

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Posted 9/30/2014 5:01 PM

4x4abc

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: La Paz, Baja California, Mexico
Vehicle(s): 02 G500
5000

Re: Seat removal tool

Karl is at my house at the moment
he will travel back to Los Angeles tomorrow
I will give him my tool
and whoever wants it, can have it

please arrange the details with Karl

#224194 - in reply to #224193

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Posted 9/30/2014 8:16 PM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

I have not heard from AMG463, maybe soon.

#224197 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 10/1/2014 7:25 AM

GwagenLover
Extreme Veteran

Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Winston Salem, NC USA 27104
Vehicle(s): 2016 G550 & 2016 GLE350
Posts: 473
300

Re: Seat removal tool

AMG463 emailed me and things are getting worked out.
I will ship him one tool and 3 vise grips.

#224202 - in reply to #224156

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Posted 11/3/2016 1:53 PM

emoynier
Regular

Date registered: Jul 2014
Location: New York and Montreal
Vehicle(s): W463 1997 300TD
Posts: 91

Re: Seat removal tool

Anyone has one to sell? PM me

#234384 - in reply to #224202

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Posted 11/5/2016 2:33 PM

emoynier
Regular

Date registered: Jul 2014
Location: New York and Montreal
Vehicle(s): W463 1997 300TD
Posts: 91

RE: Seat removal tool

I was able to put the piston back on with this hose clamp.

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