Front Airmatic failure and repair.
03-11-2013, 11:36 AM
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Front Airmatic failure and repair.
First front strut was covered under warranty but second one was out of warranty, so I went with Arnott. So for around 400.00 bucks and about hour and half labor (my first time), I was abe to change the strut. I think dealer cost is about 1600 for everything but did not even ask them.
I now have a ABS/ESP warning and used STAR to check the code. It may be a left rear wheel speed sensor or wheel bearing. I found that having a STAR unit, can save a ton of money and headachs for these little codes. The GL had about 10-15 fault codes , even though most do not show up, so was nice to test and clear them all.
Anyone have to change wheel bearings yet, with under 60K miles?
I now have a ABS/ESP warning and used STAR to check the code. It may be a left rear wheel speed sensor or wheel bearing. I found that having a STAR unit, can save a ton of money and headachs for these little codes. The GL had about 10-15 fault codes , even though most do not show up, so was nice to test and clear them all.
Anyone have to change wheel bearings yet, with under 60K miles?
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CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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03-12-2013, 02:45 PM
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First front strut was covered under warranty but second one was out of warranty, so I went with Arnott. So for around 400.00 bucks and about hour and half labor (my first time), I was abe to change the strut. I think dealer cost is about 1600 for everything but did not even ask them.
I now have a ABS/ESP warning and used STAR to check the code. It may be a left rear wheel speed sensor or wheel bearing. I found that having a STAR unit, can save a ton of money and headachs for these little codes. The GL had about 10-15 fault codes , even though most do not show up, so was nice to test and clear them all.
Anyone have to change wheel bearings yet, with under 60K miles?
I now have a ABS/ESP warning and used STAR to check the code. It may be a left rear wheel speed sensor or wheel bearing. I found that having a STAR unit, can save a ton of money and headachs for these little codes. The GL had about 10-15 fault codes , even though most do not show up, so was nice to test and clear them all.
Anyone have to change wheel bearings yet, with under 60K miles?
the esp/abs problem might be a coincidence - weak batteries tend to throw that code.
60k miles for bearings is not typical. i have seen only one go bad on the gl trucks and it was at 140k miles.
03-12-2013, 03:00 PM
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Thanks for sharing. Nice to read these stories rather than "I just left the dealer with a $1500 bill - so glad I have a warranty". 
I just replaced a leaking airmatic PUMP. Cost me $370 delivered and 30 minutes to change. Meant to do a DIY but life got in the way and had no time.
I agree about the STAR. I plan to get one in the next few months.
I just replaced a leaking airmatic PUMP. Cost me $370 delivered and 30 minutes to change. Meant to do a DIY but life got in the way and had no time.
I agree about the STAR. I plan to get one in the next few months.
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My 07 GL450 had a slow leak in the front passenger strut for about three weeks. It failed completely yesterday at 101k miles. The dealer quoted $1400 to replace it with MB rebuilt unit. They quoted $900 for the parts only for one strut? I plan to replace both front struts with Arnott units at $450 each. Anybody have experience with the Arnott product?
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04-22-2013, 12:49 PM
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My 07 GL450 had a slow leak in the front passenger strut for about three weeks. It failed completely yesterday at 101k miles. The dealer quoted $1400 to replace it with MB rebuilt unit. They quoted $900 for the parts only for one strut? I plan to replace both front struts with Arnott units at $450 each. Anybody have experience with the Arnott product?
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I recently changed air shock on Left front few month ago now front drop again for second time . I was just wondering if i have a air leak somwhere in the system .Did anyone had a same problems ? i read form somwhere about air leak with photo
04-24-2013, 09:23 AM
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There can be air leaks but usually, it is just the next strut or air bag that has not been replaced.
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E63 Biturbo, UPD Cold Air induction kit, UPD performance crank pulley and UPD adjustable rear suspension with ride height adjustment.
CL55 UPD Cold Air Boost kit, UPD 3000 stall converter, UPD 77mm SC clutched pulley and beltwrap kit, Custom long tubes, UPD crank pulley , UPD suspension kit, UPD SC pulley, Aux. HE, Trunk tank w/rule 2000 pump, Mezeire pump, UPD 5pc idler set, Aluminum rotor hats.
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