> > > Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > > > > > So with my symptoms (bouncy rear, inability to raise rear of > > > the car under load), how likely is it that my valve is > > > defective?
I strongly suspect you have two separate issues. But if you want the system to function as original, then the components have to be original spec. Start by putting in the correct springs. Then adjust for correct position. Then troubleshoot. If you are just trying to resolve the under-damping that MD is complaining about, then there is a lot more guesswork. As I understand the system, there is _no_ way the valve could be responsible for damping as the damping is a function of fluid moving from the struts to the accumulators. If damping is the problem, then > Andrew wrote: > > ...the tech adjusted the valve to lower the car down to 14.5" > and then we did the test, with the engine running. It NEVER > budged from its sunken state until the two beefy techs got off of > the tailgate. Remind me - the suspension lifted a load fine prior to the adjustment? If so, the post-adjustment symptom could be valve, but may be a consequence of targeting factory ride height with over-strong springs. I don't have burly techs hanging around to load the car, so I disconnect the link to the anti-sway bar and manually move the valve to see that it's lifting and dumping right. -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com All posts are the result of individual contributors and as such, those individuals are responsible for the content of the post. The list owner has no control over the content of the messages of each contributor.
