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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: ABC hose service life expectancy poll

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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:16 PM
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ABC hose service life expectancy poll

Wasn't sure what forum to put it in so I put it here....Please reply

https://mbworld.org/forums/cl-class-...xpectancy.html
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Old May 17, 2013 | 01:21 AM
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i agree with alx's reply in other thread. no way to tell. you would go crazy replacing every hose to only find out you may get a bad new one and have it fail.
if you want to feel more secure, have your own built (if the mb ends are common) and hand swedge.

btw- *****ing wheel stand!
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with ABC if it is not broke dont try to fix
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Old May 27, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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with ABC if it is not broke dont try to fix
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I used to have that idea until a hose unexpectedly ruptured and almost sent my car off an overpass.... now ABC parts are part of a preventative maintenance schedule for me.
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