Spring has sprung...

KSM62 · 4th February 2021, 08:31

I'm in the process of replacing the front springs on my 75 diesel tourer. One snapped while parked in the street and the other went as I moved the car onto the driveway. Struts are off the car and I have new OEM parts inc bearings and rubber buffers. Problem is I just can't seem to get the new springs compressed enough to reassemble it all again. I have two sets of compressors, standard and long reach but they don't seem to work well with these progressive springs. Any tips. Should I just give up and get a garage to fit them of is there a better compressor I should be using?

I've just rechecked the spring codes from under the rear seat and they are PS JS Purple/Yellow. That's what I am trying to fit. But after looking at info on Rimmers https://rimmerbros.com/c/MG-Rover-75...le-Information I note that the diesel should be PT JT Purple/Brown.

Have I messed up?

4th February 2021, 08:31	#1
KSM62 Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: bristol Posts: 29 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Spring has sprung... I'm in the process of replacing the front springs on my 75 diesel tourer. One snapped while parked in the street and the other went as I moved the car onto the driveway. Struts are off the car and I have new OEM parts inc bearings and rubber buffers. Problem is I just can't seem to get the new springs compressed enough to reassemble it all again. I have two sets of compressors, standard and long reach but they don't seem to work well with these progressive springs. Any tips. Should I just give up and get a garage to fit them of is there a better compressor I should be using? I've just rechecked the spring codes from under the rear seat and they are PS JS Purple/Yellow. That's what I am trying to fit. But after looking at info on Rimmers https://rimmerbros.com/c/MG-Rover-75...le-Information I note that the diesel should be PT JT Purple/Brown. Have I messed up?