SL/R129: Gas Leak and Self Leveling Shocks Needed.
04-27-2006, 10:45 PM
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Gas Leak and Self Leveling Shocks Needed.
Hi Guys-
I backed my '97 SL600 out of the garage today and noticed a small gas leak.
It is in the center of the car just in front of the rear wheels
I believe that it is pressure related (maybe a hose/clamp).
It only leaks when the car is on.
When I shut the car off, the leak stops.
What should I look into when I jack the car up.
I haven't jacked it up because of the leak.
I also have trouble jacking it up because the PO removed the self leveling shocks and pressure equalizer and the car is much lower.
Where should I go for these parts?
The M-B dealers quoted me 5-7K to do the job.
What would the approximate cost be for me to do it (for the parts) and how big of a job is it?
It looks like I'll need the four shocks, the equalizer, possibly the hydraulic pump, and a few of the hydraulic lines.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Vincent
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I backed my '97 SL600 out of the garage today and noticed a small gas leak.
It is in the center of the car just in front of the rear wheels
I believe that it is pressure related (maybe a hose/clamp).
It only leaks when the car is on.
When I shut the car off, the leak stops.
What should I look into when I jack the car up.
I haven't jacked it up because of the leak.
I also have trouble jacking it up because the PO removed the self leveling shocks and pressure equalizer and the car is much lower.
Where should I go for these parts?
The M-B dealers quoted me 5-7K to do the job.
What would the approximate cost be for me to do it (for the parts) and how big of a job is it?
It looks like I'll need the four shocks, the equalizer, possibly the hydraulic pump, and a few of the hydraulic lines.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Vincent
OT: I would like to support this site - does it have membership dues?
04-27-2006, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Carson_Kitt
Hi Guys-
I backed my '97 SL600 out of the garage today and noticed a small gas leak.
It is in the center of the car just in front of the rear wheels
I believe that it is pressure related (maybe a hose/clamp).
It only leaks when the car is on.
When I shut the car off, the leak stops.
What should I look into when I jack the car up.
I haven't jacked it up because of the leak.
I also have trouble jacking it up because the PO removed the self leveling shocks and pressure equalizer and the car is much lower.
Where should I go for these parts?
The M-B dealers quoted me 5-7K to do the job.
What would the approximate cost be for me to do it (for the parts) and how big of a job is it?
It looks like I'll need the four shocks, the equalizer, possibly the hydraulic pump, and a few of the hydraulic lines.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Vincent
OT: I would like to support this site - does it have membership dues?
I backed my '97 SL600 out of the garage today and noticed a small gas leak.
It is in the center of the car just in front of the rear wheels
I believe that it is pressure related (maybe a hose/clamp).
It only leaks when the car is on.
When I shut the car off, the leak stops.
What should I look into when I jack the car up.
I haven't jacked it up because of the leak.
I also have trouble jacking it up because the PO removed the self leveling shocks and pressure equalizer and the car is much lower.
Where should I go for these parts?
The M-B dealers quoted me 5-7K to do the job.
What would the approximate cost be for me to do it (for the parts) and how big of a job is it?
It looks like I'll need the four shocks, the equalizer, possibly the hydraulic pump, and a few of the hydraulic lines.
Any help would be appreciated.
Best regards,
Vincent
OT: I would like to support this site - does it have membership dues?
hello!
i know that the shocks are much much $,$$$, so 4K for everything, does seem like a lot, but i think that you should let someone elce do it. is this quote from a dealer? or from an ind. mach.? i would get a second prive quote.
Mark
and im shure that you can donate. or you can just give me the money
mark
04-27-2006, 11:39 PM
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Hey Mark -
Yup, it seemed like a lot to me too.
The quote included the 4 shocks, pump, and equalizer.
That's without labor.
The pump was $1200, equalizer was $460 and $2200 for the shocks.
They also recomended another 2K for whatever else might be needed, could need a set of accumulators, definately need some hydraulc fluid lines ( two lines were actually cut, maybe even some sensors.
This quote was for a MB, Saab, Toyota Dealer.
I stopped at an independant mechanic and they wanted $1700 for each front shock and $700 for each rear.
That's all I needed to hear, they wanted a fortune too.
If I need all of these items what do you a think the MB Shops would charge?
I really would like to support this great site - just can't find a link to do it.
Best,
Vincent
Yup, it seemed like a lot to me too.
The quote included the 4 shocks, pump, and equalizer.
That's without labor.
The pump was $1200, equalizer was $460 and $2200 for the shocks.
They also recomended another 2K for whatever else might be needed, could need a set of accumulators, definately need some hydraulc fluid lines ( two lines were actually cut, maybe even some sensors.
This quote was for a MB, Saab, Toyota Dealer.
I stopped at an independant mechanic and they wanted $1700 for each front shock and $700 for each rear.
That's all I needed to hear, they wanted a fortune too.
If I need all of these items what do you a think the MB Shops would charge?
I really would like to support this great site - just can't find a link to do it.
Best,
Vincent
