Dreamer_d13

Hey people, ok so I have a 2001 s430 that has a few issues and alot of warning lights.... My main issue is my aimatic, I had my struts rebuilt thinking that was my issue, the car was working great for awhile but then I got the dreaded stop! Car to low!! Crap... So my next step was to change the pump since I have already checked for air line leaks. So yesterday I took off the passenger side front rim and wheel well and removed the pump, quite simple actually, the new pump is on it's way but I went out to look at the car this morning and noticed a puddle of fluid under the same front tire (passenger side) I took a look and it seems to be coming from the strut. I'm pretty upset seeing on how I just had them rebuilt but hopefully you guys can help me out thanks!!!

KoosKoos

leaking what? Dont you have air suspension.

Dreamer_d13

Yes, it's the airmatic strut on the front passenger side, it is leaking a kind of orange fluid right at the bottom

KoosKoos

I have never seen that to tell you the truth.

Dreamer_d13

Hopefully it's nothing big, I was also wondering if there is an aftermarket alternative to the stock pump for the airmatic? I have a fealing that this oem pump I ordered will give out just as quick as the first one

KoosKoos

The problem is not the comressor, you have a leak and until you dont fix that, you are going to burn up your compressor. Because its working overtime to fillup your airmatic system with air.

Dreamer_d13

Well I'm 100% sure the pump is out but I'm starting to also think that the Benz butcher I took my struts to had no idea what he was doing. My beautiful "luxury" car is now wasting away in my garage, it's just a shame... I'll have a pic up soon of my new lowrider!! Lol

Dreamer_d13

xexpo

That orange fluid you're seeing could be the overflow from the coolant resevoir or some leak from the coolant system.

Dreamer_d13

Maybe, it was strange because I did not see any fluid until the day after I removed the air compressor and the boot on the bottom of the strut came loose, I know it wasn't like that when I took the wheel off because that's when I checked the system for leeks.... I'm stumped on this one