SL/R230: Remove Front Blocking Valve without removing the entire valve block
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2004 SL500, 2003 S500, 2003CLK430, 2003 ML350, 1961 Etype
Remove Front Blocking Valve without removing the entire valve block
Hi All,
Update: The reason I asked the question below is because I just did it.
Are there any videos or How To's on removing/replacing just the front blocking valve for the left front side instead of removing the entire valve block?
Best regards,
Andy
Update: The reason I asked the question below is because I just did it.
- It was easier than I expected, and I didn't want to post my video or instructions if someone already had done so.
- It takes only about an hour or two including the rebuild of the one blocking valve. Then rebuilding the blocking valve is only 1/4 of the $60 kit.
Are there any videos or How To's on removing/replacing just the front blocking valve for the left front side instead of removing the entire valve block?
- This would mean not removing or disconnecting any hoses or anything other than the solenoid blocking valve itself.
- This would be to fix the front left side from sinking overnight.
Best regards,
Andy
Last edited by andetechinc; Jun 15, 2024 at 06:37 PM. Reason: New Info
