CHADisBAD

I got my car going again, after a couple of other issues that had been going on since October. Well I take it for a test drive in my neighborhood and I get that "awesome" red dash light saying - ABC drive carefully.

So I drive it back to my house, and hook it up to my SDS to run a quick test, and get ABC fault low line pressure. I also checked the ABC fluid return line going back into the reservoir and nothing. No hydraulic fluid was circulating.

Anyone got a pump, they want to sell?

BlownV8

Did you bust a line? Is there pentosin in the resevoir?

If it is your pump, make sure to flush the system twice and use a new filter each time. I would also put a filter on the return line right before the reservoir. You want to get all those metal particles out of your system or you will have problem after problem.

kennethcole79

o reilly auto parts sells the pumps i think $253 plus core and has lifetime warranty

CHADisBAD

I'm very familiar with the ABC system. No busted lines, and yes plenty of pentosin in in the reservoir. I already did an ABC flush with an updated filter in early 2014 when I purchased the car.

The ABC had not been maintained as it should, by the previous owners. I had a feeling this was an issue to happen in a matter of time.

CHADisBAD

Interesting info, I was not aware that oreillys stocked the ABC pumps? I have a friend that works at a local oreillys and gets me stuff at cost. I will definitely look into it. Thanks for letting me know.

aeroman

Pump Is just over $1200 at the Stealer.

CHADisBAD

after all it might not be the pump. i have a bunch of small bubbles in the reservoir. so im going to perform a rodeo with my SDS and see how pump pressure looks.

the bubbles are a sure sign that 1 of the 4 ABC accumulators has ruptured. not sure which one, but im almost confident it is one of the fronts, because the front has a "bounce" to it when going over any type of bump.

CHADisBAD

check with my buddy at oreillys, and they cannot get the pumps, or any other ABC suspension components? i even checked online and found nothing regarding oreillys and ABC parts.

sound 8

Give Rock Auto a bell.

kittyandgary

Chad,

Sorry to read about this issue. I sent you a PM regarding a great parts source that I use.

SL55_Forever

Had all four of my pulsation dampers replaced. With the car off, push down on all four corners of the car to see if there's any "give"... this usually means pulsation dampers have to be replaced.

CHADisBAD

when you say pulsation dampers. your referring to the 4 accumulators right? i know the CL55 has ONE front pulsation damper underneath the motor area.

SL55_Forever

^ that's correct, I got my accumulators and dampers mixed up!

m-svt-amg

Looking for a parts source on accumulators, upgraded filter, and upgraded hoses.

Paying 600 for arnotts from mfg. I hear they can be found under 500?

kbob999

Struts can be found at Parts Geek or Rock Auto (sometimes), and Shock Warehouse (took 2 months for core credit - horrible service).
Accumulators, fluids and filters from RMEuropean, eBay, Pelican Parts, maybe the sources above (search by part number).
Pumps & hoses...not sure as I've never had to buy them. Maybe someone can chime in on good sources.

CHADisBAD

i ended up purchasing my accumulators on ebay. i priced all 3 (new not used) accumulators through several different places, and ebay was still the cheapest.

SL55_Forever

How hard/easy is the DIY for replacing all accumulators?

CHADisBAD

i haven't had a chance to change my fronts yet, but from what i have ready/heard its pretty simple. the car and all 4 wheels need to be off the ground on jack stands.

kittyandgary

Chad,

Looking forward to your success and information about the replacement procedures. This is on my agenda for late February. Ordered MB ones from you know who!! A bit more cost, but I want them to be good for at least 50K miles.

Hope the install is straight forward.

CHADisBAD

gary im hoping to get on it one night this week, im just doing the front for now. shouldn't take more than 2 hours.

Sir-Boost-a-Lot

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Good luck with it Chad, hope all else is well with ya. I've got the same task in front of me here with the SL. Going to do all the accumulators, another ABC flush, lower control arms and thrust arms all at once.

kennethcole79

chad heres the link i found for the oreilly pumps. you have to look under power steering pump.

http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...AMG&vi=1429488

i called before its a special order item take like 5 business days to get not stocked at warehouse or store. but just check with you buddy to verify.

CHADisBAD

i think it is just a power steering pump only, it does not have the ABC pump built in. i could be wrong, but im pretty sure its slightly different.

kennethcole79

advance auto parts also carry it $318
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/c...&prefZC=77433#
power steering pumps on abc vehicle is a tandem pump provides for the power steering and abc. a1 cardones remans these pumps. i checked out the pics on the advance auto parts site and looks identical bolt pattern and hose intels match up