Valve block
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CLS 55 AMG E500 99 ML320
Valve block
My front end dropped about an inch and a half overnight. The only thing I can think of that would drop it evenly is the valve block. Has anyone rebuilt one of these things before? I don't think I've even taken a close look at it. I just know it exists.
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Yes, thank you! I forgot to hit the reply button earlier. If it turns out to be the sensor I'll just buy one, if it's the valve block... anybody heard of a rebuild kit?
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I know the valve blocks on the cars with ABC can be rebuilt with new o-rings, not sure on Airmatic cars. Although I don't see why not...
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mine is having the same problem on one corner in the front. i just replaced a blown strut (100% it was failed strut, there was a hole in the bladder) so i suspect that the valve block assembly cannot close the solenoid fully for this corner.
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I checked ebay. Can't tell anything about the quality of the new ones. $263 on FCP Euro. Not as much as I expected. I'd still rather rebuild it with oem quality parts, but I guess that's out of reach
I expected the valve block to look like it had more solenoids on it. Only looks like one in the pictures. Maybe those are sold separately.
I expected the valve block to look like it had more solenoids on it. Only looks like one in the pictures. Maybe those are sold separately.
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On the PDF from Hayseed that is listed as the pressure sensor, not a solenoid. Now I realize I don't understand the system like I thought I did. Hmmmmm.
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$232 here (at least for my model)
https://www.mbpartsworld.com/oem-par...YtM2wtdjgtZ2Fz
https://www.mbpartsworld.com/oem-par...YtM2wtdjgtZ2Fz
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if both fronts dropped the same amount maybe you could re calibrate the height via STAR, also run the diag test ,,, there is a thread floating around here from birdwell on how to do it
let us know how it works out - gl
let us know how it works out - gl
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Thanks guys, I'll report back when I run the diagnostics.
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Have you tried Autohausaz, tehy have them for sale for $278.
https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/c...tem?s=d&page=5
https://www.autohausaz.com/catalog/c...tem?s=d&page=5