OK...I know thisw topic has been covered in depth, but my question has not been answered in any previous posts - I looked real hard before I decided to post this question.
Q: What are the other possible leak sources on the strut? I know that the upper part of the struts can develop leaks, and there is a repair kit, and you need a special tool. Got it. But After performing the soapy water test, I have determined that is not where the leak is coming from. Only the driver's side is leaking, and it will not even raise up even after engaging the pump with the dash button.
Here are some links that I have found to be very helpful that I would like to share with this board.
This is a link to Arnott Suspension's eBay store. You can buy rebuilt struts for $399 and Compressors for $299.
eBay Store - Arnott Inc: Chevrolet GMC, Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Continental
Here is a link to where I found the rebuild kits for these struts if you want to DIY. This is the cheapest I have found. Remember that you also need the "special tool" which I will link to next.
GENUINE MERCEDES 220 320 25 38 Repair Kit Front Strut (2 per Car) Contains: (1) Brass Valve (1) Steel Cap (1) Spring Clip (1) Moisturizing Cloth NOTE: Not used with Active Body Control (Code 487) S500 Sedan 220.175- 220.175 2203202538 - Above All Mot
This is a link for the "special tool" on eBay for $119 + $13 shipping. Best deal I have found anywhere.
Mercedes Airmatic Shock Strut Rebuild Tool S500, S430:eBay Motors (item 350232612798 end time Aug-26-09 22:08:08 PDT)
Lastly, here is a great post with about a million follw ups on this very subject.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1358307-leaking-front-struts.html
Now...does anyone have any idea where the leak in my strut may be since it is not in the top section? Any and all help would be appreciated.
Randy
Q: What are the other possible leak sources on the strut? I know that the upper part of the struts can develop leaks, and there is a repair kit, and you need a special tool. Got it. But After performing the soapy water test, I have determined that is not where the leak is coming from. Only the driver's side is leaking, and it will not even raise up even after engaging the pump with the dash button.
Here are some links that I have found to be very helpful that I would like to share with this board.
This is a link to Arnott Suspension's eBay store. You can buy rebuilt struts for $399 and Compressors for $299.
eBay Store - Arnott Inc: Chevrolet GMC, Mercury Grand Marquis, Lincoln Continental
Here is a link to where I found the rebuild kits for these struts if you want to DIY. This is the cheapest I have found. Remember that you also need the "special tool" which I will link to next.
GENUINE MERCEDES 220 320 25 38 Repair Kit Front Strut (2 per Car) Contains: (1) Brass Valve (1) Steel Cap (1) Spring Clip (1) Moisturizing Cloth NOTE: Not used with Active Body Control (Code 487) S500 Sedan 220.175- 220.175 2203202538 - Above All Mot
This is a link for the "special tool" on eBay for $119 + $13 shipping. Best deal I have found anywhere.
Mercedes Airmatic Shock Strut Rebuild Tool S500, S430:eBay Motors (item 350232612798 end time Aug-26-09 22:08:08 PDT)
Lastly, here is a great post with about a million follw ups on this very subject.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220-s-class/1358307-leaking-front-struts.html
Now...does anyone have any idea where the leak in my strut may be since it is not in the top section? Any and all help would be appreciated.
Randy