Strong work. Good luck. --FT Sent from iFōn
> On Dec 18, 2021, at 5:18 PM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > Dudes at a funeral. With FB Marketplace, I don't know if he's getting > messages up the wazoo or I'm the first to see it. Truck and trailer are ready > to go pick it up. > > > Rick > > From: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Sent: December 18, 2021 3:31 PM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: buggeredbenzm...@gmail.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I? > > Exactly. I just got it fixed with a $140 pump which I can now replace in > <30min! > > Go buy it now! > > --FT > Sent from iFōn > >> On Dec 18, 2021, at 3:33 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes >> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> If it’s completely slammed, it’s likely not a strut but a bad pump or >> clogged up valve block, both fairly common issues for this system. It’s when >> you see just one end of the car down that a strut is more likely to be the >> issue. >> >> Air suspension isn’t scary once you understand how it’s supposed to work. >> It’s actually pretty simple. Just like vacuum central locking. >> >> -D >> >>>> On Dec 18, 2021, at 3:22 PM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes >>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> No not really, no reason too. >>> >>> I’d snatch that up right quick for $1k, maybe go $1200. I doubt it’s the >>> bags or struts, probably the pump or distribution block or relay, maybe >>> some bad sensors or nanny. In any case a scanner would point you in the >>> right direction. I’d go there with a scanner, find all the codes in the >>> suspension then squawk about how bad it all is…. >>> >>> Buy it for less then jumper the relay to get the pump going and watch the >>> pressure in the system. If it doesn’t get pressure then it’s likely the >>> pump $140. Drag it home then and start going through it. If it does need >>> struts/bags you could still come out ahead on a flip. And they are actually >>> pretty easy to change too. >>> >>> Seriously you should get that, beat the guy down then haul it home. I can >>> share my knowledge and get you the info you need. The work is not hard as >>> long as you have a jack and stands, stuff is not hard to get at. >>> >>> Says the guy who’s fixing to go out and try to get a E500 unslammed…. I >>> think I’m close! >>> >>> --FT >>> Sent from iFōn >>> >>>>> On Dec 18, 2021, at 11:57 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Am I correct in my assumption that the air struts *should* be replaced in >>>> pairs, or does it really matter? >>>> >>>> >>>> Rick >>>> >>>> From: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>> Sent: December 18, 2021 10:52 AM >>>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>> Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>> Cc: d...@penoff.com >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Should I? >>>> >>>> Unlikely that all four struts are bad, figure $500/each for remans. >>>> >>>> Go for it. Looks pretty decent. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Dec 18, 2021, at 11:42 AM, Rick Knoble via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I might need $2k for air struts and Floyd's new found expertise. I wonder >>>>> if the iCarsoft scanner would diagnose it? >>>>> >>>>> https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item/486262829469787/ >>>>> >>>>> Floyd? >>>>> >>>>> Rick >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> 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 >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> > > _______________________________________ > 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 > > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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