People are telling me that both the rebuilt and “new” Arnotts have the same warranty (2 years?) If that’s the case, unless the core charge is something spectacular, it would seem that the new ones would be the best choice. That, or do the maths on the rebuilt ones with core and shipping charges through FCP so you get their lifetime warranty. See what Arnott is doing for cores, that is, are they purchasing cores outright? If so, you could go with new from FCP and sell off the cores to offset your costs.
-D > On May 1, 2024, at 12:38 PM, Allan Streib <astr...@fastmail.fm> wrote: > > Apparently Arnott now sells "new" and "remanufactured" struts. > > FCP Euro sells the rebuilt struts. Rock Auto has both. > > The new ones are described as: > > This new assembly replaces the O.E. strut and features a new custom > tuned shock absorber calibrated to provide an outstanding ride and > performance. The Arnott strut includes a new air bladder from > ContiTech protected by an aluminum can along with a CNC machined top > mount made from aircraft quality aluminum. This new air strut comes > pre-assembled for easy installation and includes Arnott's long > lasting seals, bump stop, heavy duty crimping rings, and connector > valve along with a dust boot to protect the strut. > > The rebuilts are: > > This Arnott rebuilt OE Mercedes-Benz air strut features a new > ContiTech air spring bladder along with a new CNC-machined aluminum > upper and lower piston. > > They are only a few dollars different; the rebuilds do have a core charge and > require returning the old parts. > > I wonder if the shops you heard from were talking about the "new" Arnott > struts or their rebuilds? > > > > On Wed, May 1, 2024, at 12:41, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> I have not, but I’ll ask. >> >> -D >> >>> On May 1, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Allan Streib <astr...@fastmail.fm> wrote: >>> >>> NAPA sells some made by Dorman. Have you heard anything about those? >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 22:43, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >>>> Not any more, according to a number of independent MB shops I know. >>>> They suggest that the quality of the Arnott replacement struts has been >>>> dropping off. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Apr 30, 2024, at 1:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> FCP Euro is wanting $600 each plus $200 core charge. >>>>> >>>>> Rockauto $470 no core charge. >>>>> >>>>> That's a big difference to pay for the lifetime FCP warranty. Are the >>>>> Arnotts pretty reliable? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 14:52, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>> 19yo car, these are maintenance items. Get some Arnotts and replace >>>>>> them both and not have to worry about it for another 10-20yr >>>>>> >>>>>> --FT >>>>>> >>>>>> On 4/30/24 1:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>>>>>> Still have not repaired my air leak, I know I need to do it sooner >>>>>>> rather than later as it's probably stressing the compressor. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have noticed however that the leakdown seems much more pronounced if >>>>>>> I park with the wheels turned. Last night I parked at about 10pm with >>>>>>> the wheels about halfway to the left, and by 8am it was all the way >>>>>>> down. But when I park with the wheels straight it stays up or at least >>>>>>> leaks down much more slowly. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Does that more definitively indicate something leaking in the strut? I >>>>>>> just hate to spend the money on new struts if that isn't the problem. I >>>>>>> have not found leaks anywhere using the soapy water test. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Allan >>>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> --FT >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> 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
