Just purchased a 2005 CL55 AMG need advice...

Mar 20, 2013 | 04:32 PM

stamper197

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2005 CL55 AMG

Just purchased a 2005 CL55 AMG need advice...

Ok I just purchased a 2005 CL55 AMG Last week.

I took the car to a dealer for a pre purchase inspection everything was ok with the exception of some minor issues.

This week the car on the drivers side in the morning has been all the way to the ground. with the red ABC do not drive the car warning. When I would press the suspension button she would level out and everything would be ok, so after reading the forums I took the car in to a dependable and recomended repairer of the benz and ABC issues. Here is what I am having done for 6,300 dollars to nip as much of this in the butt. The car has 115k miles on her, I purchased the car for 19k and got a 3k extended warranty on it that just covers the powertrain.

The supercharger belt is being replaced.
The supercharger coolant pump is being replaced (it had failed).
The supercharger coolant of course is being replaced.
Engine oil is being replaced (synthetic)
Transmission fluid changed (synthetic)
Spark Plugs Changed
A and B maintiance done to the vechicle
All filters changed
Differential Fluid Changed

They found out the reason the drivers side is dipping at night is because the front valve block is leaking internally so:

The Front ABC block is being changed with MB part# 2203201258

The Hydralic Fluid is being flushed / changed.

The brake fluid is being flushed / changed.

All hoses look good everything else looks good on the ABC system, the pump has perfect pressure etc.

The A/C is being recharged.

Is their anything else you would recommend? I am trying to do as much preventative maintiance as possible.

Thanks for your input!

-Ron

Mar 20, 2013 | 04:57 PM

canes85

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2012 S600

Powertrain almost never goes on the CL55. You may want to cancel the warranty. You are addressing the most costly issues out of pocket.

Mar 20, 2013 | 10:13 PM

chazcon

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2002 Mercedes-Benz CL55 AMG

That scope of work is $6,300? Ouch. Going out to hug my toolbox for a while until I feel better, that scared me. But to answer your question, I'd make sure all the scheduled maintenance was brought up current, looks like you're doing just that. Enjoy, these are amazing cars to drive.

Mar 20, 2013 | 10:53 PM

Switta

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04 CL55 AMG

save yourself over a grand ! you don't need a new valve block . just new o-rings , very easy to rebuild .
if front is bad so is rear one , or will be very soon .

Mar 21, 2013 | 12:58 AM

Blkvip

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as stated powertrain is strong, get rid of that warranty and get one that covers suspension. many a thing will most likely go wrong in the future lol

Mar 22, 2013 | 10:16 PM

danlnyc

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Blkvip

as stated powertrain is strong, get rid of that warranty and get one that covers suspension. many a thing will most likely go wrong in the future lol

Apr 5, 2013 | 03:11 AM

John 99CLK430

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1999 CLK430 (sold) 03 CL55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switta

save yourself over a grand ! you don't need a new valve block . just new o-rings , very easy to rebuild .
if front is bad so is rear one , or will be very soon .

Just cleaning the valve block unit? If so, I am planning on cleaning the valve blocks as mine drops left alone for a day or 2. Where to get the O-rings?

Will this work?
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...ere/Air%20Cell

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Apr 5, 2013 | 10:56 AM

Welwynnick

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Quote:

Originally Posted by stamper197

Is their anything else you would recommend? I am trying to do as much preventative maintiance as possible.
Thanks for your input!
-Ron

I think you're doing all the right things, and maybe these are already being taken car of, but don't forget the following essentials:

Change engine coolant / anti-freeze
Clean heater intake drain
Replace seal on transmission TCU connector plug
Clean mud from inside wheel arch liners
Inspect all hoses for leaks and degradation

All the best, Nick

Apr 5, 2013 | 08:46 PM

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John 99CLK430

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1999 CLK430 (sold) 03 CL55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switta

john take a look here .
the o-ring kit i used was from harbor fright .
just use the green ones for ac system
https://mbworld.org/forums/cl55-amg-...ock-today.html

Dave

Nice, thanks Dave!