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alolympic South East Posts: 1,809	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?alolympic @alolympic
	Jun 10, 2009 11:24:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi Guys, I am on the search for someone to help me with a couple of hours work, in exchange for some beer money I have recently fitted Adjustable Avos to my Toledo. Problem is, the front springs are too short so I have to fit slightly longer ones . This shouldn't be too tricky but I know it will be quite a physical job and I would prefer not to do it alone as I am by no means confident with a spanner and don't have a great selection of tools. Was hoping that instead of paying out crazy London labour rates, there may be someone on here willing to help? Bit cheeky I know but I have faith in the RR community. I am in Southfields, near Wandsworth (SW18) but will travel for help. Anyone who may be willing just send me a PM or reply in here. Alternatively, a recommended good value mechanic in the area would be a good plan B. Cheers guys
	1962 Rochdale Olympic - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=87630 1972 Triumph Toledo

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DavidB Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,794	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?DavidB @station
	Jun 10, 2009 11:27:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Have you tried fitting them? Shortened springs don't usually need a spring compressor to be put in. What is it you need doing?


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tri Posted a lot Posts: 2,572	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?tri @tri
	Jun 10, 2009 11:27:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bah! Had it been this time last week I'd have been at my dads in Wimbledon Park, lol. Sadly I'm about 2.5 hours away on a good run - and I'm possibly the slowest mechanic on the planet Sorry not much help :< Sparks on Durnsford road were quite good in the early 90s, but dunno how they've changed recently - also don't know if they do more than Tyres and Exhausts
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alolympic South East Posts: 1,809	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?alolympic @alolympic
	Jun 10, 2009 11:31:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I haven't tried, no. You're right, won't need a spring compressor. All that needs doing is removing via the bottom bolt and top strut and putitng back on. The shocks were damn tight to get in though, needed me to to stand on the hub while someone else banged the shock back into position. Me on my own, I fear I may never get them back together, pathetic as it sounds!
	1962 Rochdale Olympic - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=87630 1972 Triumph Toledo

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charlie Posted a lot Posts: 1,688	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?charlie @charlie
	Jun 10, 2009 14:45:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Sent you a PM. I can help tonight in Surbiton. Charlie


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dbizzle Posted hell of a lot Posts: 9,327	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?dbizzle @dbizzle
	Jun 10, 2009 14:51:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I suck at mechanical stuff, but can heartily recommend Earlsfield Service Station for reasonable rates and quality work. ;D www.earlsfieldservicestation.co.uk/ - give Sean a call on 0208 870 4101


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alolympic South East Posts: 1,809	Anyone handy with a spanner around SW London?alolympic @alolympic
	Jun 10, 2009 15:22:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 10, 2009 14:45:27 GMT charlie said: Sent you a PM. I can help tonight in Surbiton. Charlie Love this Forum ;D ;D
	1962 Rochdale Olympic - retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=87630 1972 Triumph Toledo

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