I have a 2003 E55. It appears the threads are stripped where the air line goes into the top of the front left strut. I am not sure if it is the male or female side that is stripped but i suspect it is the female side. Obviously if the screw won't stay in it makes driving pretty impossible.
If i hold the line in place, everything works like it should, so I know this is the only problem.
Seems like an easy fix, but i am guessing it won't be, nothing on this car is.
Any help or thoughts?
Thanks
If i hold the line in place, everything works like it should, so I know this is the only problem.
Seems like an easy fix, but i am guessing it won't be, nothing on this car is.
Any help or thoughts?
Thanks
After a bit of research, I think installing a heli coil will be the best way to fix this. Does anyone happen to know the size of the screw? I don't have a caliper.
if anyone cares, the heli coil worked, and seems to be holding well. Not ideal but will get me by long enough to do coil overs soon.
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I realize this is a very old thread, but I need this, the thread inside the top of the strut where the airline connects is stripped on my 2003 E500. What size did you need for this?
Sorry for the slow reply.
This is what I used :
This is what I used :
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Thanks! Did it hold up? How long did you keep it with that set up? I ended up ordering a used strut to replace the one where this happened - but if this thing works, I’ll return it.
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It held up well, you just have to be careful when you drill out the hole, you need to use the right bit and not go too deep, I had to use a right angle attachment to get to it while it was on the car. Originally Posted by Hotkeys
Thanks! Did it hold up? How long did you keep it with that set up? I ended up ordering a used strut to replace the one where this happened - but if this thing works, I’ll return it.
I eventually swapped out to coil overs, best decision ever.
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awesome!Originally Posted by twowheelmarc
I eventually swapped out to coil overs, best decision ever.
what brand coil overs?
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what brand coil overs?
I went with the BC Racing, BR Series with the Swift Spring upgrade. You do the whole car for the cost of one front airmatic strut.Originally Posted by C3Duece
awesome!what brand coil overs?
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I’m going to take a look and at switching them over. My mechanic said he can’t use the hellicoil because the hole where the bracket screw in is already too wide and will likely crack the top. I’ve read some reviews on the BC kit and seems like they are well rated and a fairly easy install. How did you bypass the airmatic error once installed?
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I haven't removed the error yet, it can be done with the star system. I see it as a reminder when I get in the car that I have made the car better, and there is zero chance I get stranded due to a suspension issue.Originally Posted by Hotkeys
I’m going to take a look and at switching them over. My mechanic said he can’t use the hellicoil because the hole where the bracket screw in is already too wide and will likely crack the top. I’ve read some reviews on the BC kit and seems like they are well rated and a fairly easy install. How did you bypass the airmatic error once installed?
