leaning s430
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2000 s430
leaning s430
hi guys i'm new here!!!!
i have an 2000 s430 an all of a sudden the car is leaning to one side.
i drove it around the block an i could hear air coming from under the car when i hit a bump
mb tech told me that sometimes mice eat holes in the strut line is that an easy fix?
an help would be appreciated
i have an 2000 s430 an all of a sudden the car is leaning to one side.
i drove it around the block an i could hear air coming from under the car when i hit a bump
mb tech told me that sometimes mice eat holes in the strut line is that an easy fix?
an help would be appreciated
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2002 Mercedes S 430(GONE), 2001 E320(GONE), 2007 S550(GONE), 2009 BMW X6(GONE), 2014 S550
You better find that mice and take 1000$ from it.
I had this problem 2 weeks ago, go to ebay buy strut and find independent shop to replace it, so in that case you save about 600$
Good Luck
I had this problem 2 weeks ago, go to ebay buy strut and find independent shop to replace it, so in that case you save about 600$
Good Luck
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
Your tech is probably having a great laugh at your expense with the mouse story. Do a search of the forums on "airmatic" and "airmatic seal kit" and see what comes up.
In all likelihood you have a leak in an upper front strut seal, or a bad block atop your airmatic pump. About $550 including labor for seal kits for both front struts (replace both of them).
In all likelihood you have a leak in an upper front strut seal, or a bad block atop your airmatic pump. About $550 including labor for seal kits for both front struts (replace both of them).
Last edited by Skylaw; Oct 22, 2008 at 06:24 PM.
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2002 Mercedes S 430(GONE), 2001 E320(GONE), 2007 S550(GONE), 2009 BMW X6(GONE), 2014 S550
Your tech is probably having a great laugh at your expense with the mouse story. Do a search of the forums on "airmatic" and "airmatic seal kit" and see what comes up.
In all likelihood you have a leak in an upper front strut seal, or a bad block atop your airmatic pump. About $550 including labor for seal kits for both front struts (replace both of them).
In all likelihood you have a leak in an upper front strut seal, or a bad block atop your airmatic pump. About $550 including labor for seal kits for both front struts (replace both of them).
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
I had mine done by the dealership, but some have done the work themselves. See http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...placement.html, https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/198223-airmatic-strut-rebuild.html, and http://www.aboveallmotorwerks.com/Pr...3202538_S.aspx - but be advised a special tool is needed to complete the job.
The kit is only for the upper seals, which have been the most common failure point. If your leak was elsewhere in the strut, this kit would not do the job.
The kit is only for the upper seals, which have been the most common failure point. If your leak was elsewhere in the strut, this kit would not do the job.
