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I have a set of catches which I am going to renovate, however the springs are corroded, has anyone found a suitable replacement spring for the catches. I used the originals on the ones on my car so didn't need new springs. Would like this set to be mint hence looking for new springs.
Cheers
Rob
Hi Rob
if you can find or measure an old Spring.....then try Entex springs Nottingham...they are manufacturers of all types
cheers
Phil
I made my own using piano wire. I was very pleased with the result and it's a useful skill to have. First couple were a bit ropey but after that they look pretty perfect.
I found some in stainless but they costs a bloomin' fortune as I only needed a small number.
I'll see if I can find the info.
If you can dig out the info, Leigh, that would be great. If there's a chance of a group order, I'd be very keen as mine are well past their best!
so would I - mine are looking a bit manky !
P
Got them from Associated Spring raymond
Part no T038-180-218-R
https://www.assocspring.co.uk/torsio...T038-180-218-R
£4.40 each! If you buy 25 they go down to about £1.70 each.
Needed the end tail trimming and bending over but worked perfectly.
Original on left, new on right
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2427/3...4b335072_c.jpg
New ones after trim and bend:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2118/3...078e03ed_c.jpg
Fitted
https://c1.staticflickr.com/4/3849/3...82353725_c.jpg
Many thanks for that Leigh, Leave it with me they come out at over 2 quid each with VAT and ship, so will buy 25 and cut and bend them so there ready to use and offer them on here as set of 4 for 10 quid, will be 5 sets going. Will update when I have sorted it.
Cheers Rob
Sounds good - put me down for a set Rob
Thanks
Peter
Thanks for volunteering, Rob - put me down for a set please.