Value Block replacement
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ML350 CDI W164 2010
Value Block replacement
Hi everyone. It's my first post. I have a ML350 W164 (2010). I have noticed that my front air shocks drop after use. It's not happening all the time but I'm thinking it my be a leak in the Air value block. I dont think the the two fron air struts would fail at exactly the same time. I've run a scanner on the car and there are not error codes on the compressor. I'm about to try the soap water trick to see if I can locate the leak. Any suggestions where I could be a good quality after market Air value block if I need to replace? Thxs
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Former R230, W220 and W221 owner
Hi everyone. It's my first post. I have a ML350 W164 (2010). I have noticed that my front air shocks drop after use. It's not happening all the time but I'm thinking it my be a leak in the Air value block. I dont think the the two fron air struts would fail at exactly the same time. I've run a scanner on the car and there are not error codes on the compressor. I'm about to try the soap water trick to see if I can locate the leak. Any suggestions where I could be a good quality after market Air value block if I need to replace? Thxs
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ier-2123200358
Do not use a cheap aftermarket block or you wil be revisiting the same issue again
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1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
Rapa
Get it from FCP Euro- $190- brand is RAPA which is OE
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ier-2123200358
Do not use a cheap aftermarket block or you wil be revisiting the same issue again
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...ier-2123200358
Do not use a cheap aftermarket block or you wil be revisiting the same issue again
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Can't go wrong with Bilstein. Once you know the correct part number you can shop the net for the best deal. If you plan to keep the car for a hand-me-down, FCPEuro does have their lifetime warranty on their parts. Not sure if they carry Bilstein shocks but I'd be kind of surprised if they don't.
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1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
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I found Bilsteins on RockAuto to be the best price. Also make sure you find a 5% code .
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2010 ML with Air Shocks? Go Arnott. $150 on Rockauto.
I have the regular springs and went with FCS struts in the front. no issues. i had FCS on my BMW 325I and again, rode nice and smooth
I have the regular springs and went with FCS struts in the front. no issues. i had FCS on my BMW 325I and again, rode nice and smooth
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1998 SL500,2011 GL550,2009 ML350,past 1995 E320 Cabrio ,2005 ML500,2006 ML500,1996 SL500,1972 280SEL
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If you go with replacement front bags… take your time and clean everything before putting the bags on.. If you are going to keep the car for 75-100k miles more but the Bilsteins. I have done many sets and won’t change just airbags anymore if I plan on keeping the car… Why.. the struts are usually pretty wore out by the time they are leaking air.
