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'06 MB S55 AMG; '04 Audi Allroad 4.2; '05 BMW M3 Conv.; '92 MB 500E
Originally Posted by CICBarkeep
Confession time. Turns out the new alternator solved the issue and for the sake of brevity I'll leave it at that except to say the pulsation was in fact coming from the compressor. The new trim you installed looks great and I couldn't help but notice the Coco Mats. Sharp!
Thank you sir!
That resolution makes too much sense. Weak alternator unable to successfully churn the compressor.
These cars are the last of the simple ones -- they tend to tell you pretty clearly what's troubling them.
Still in storage as of right now @JohnLane I need to cut off the exhaust tips and find a set of good looking dual tips for each side. Something that looks similar to stock. Once i get the tips welded on I'll install it. I want to make sure they don't stick out, i want them tucked in exactly like factory.
Lotta moving parts right now, trying to get the C63 done so i can start moving cars around and the S55 can go back under the knife for some small upgrades. I've just been driving and enjoying it so far this spring.
Just got back from a trip upstate and it was a real pleasure. Bombed up the highway then hit the dirt/gravel road up the mountain to camp. I always get a kick out of the coilover guys. "YoUr AbC Is goIng to ExPloDe!" Well, it didn't. or maybe it will, who cares. I'm going to drive and enjoy the car. Ive done as much maintenance to they system as i can, whatever happens now was inevitable. Knock on wood however I haven't had any issues other then it still sags particularly on the driver side front. Oh Well. Maybe one day down the road i'll bite the bullet and replace all 4 corners with Re-maned struts and a new refurbished pump.
For the time being it's been a great car.
Enjoy your Sunday Gents
Last edited by PHILLYCLSJOE; May 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM.
'06 MB S55 AMG; '04 Audi Allroad 4.2; '05 BMW M3 Conv.; '92 MB 500E
Indeed. Look for a rebuilt valve block @PHILLYCLSJOE
Should be around $500. You can always rebuilt it yourself. If that's been done already, don't sweat it as that slow pressure leak could be coming from anywhere.
Joe there are two things that cannot make for an ABC strut to drop. The pump and the strut; unless it leaves a sizable puddle under it every time it sits overnight.
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