ray_hennig
MB Enthusiast
Hello All,
A friend of mine in Paris has a 560SEL with a height issue. As I understand it, the car rises up when started but it never becomes level at the front. He reports that one (front) side's higher than the other.
I haven't seen the car so can say no more and I've never owned one so much of this is guesswork.
However, my thoughts are:
1. Do they invariably sink down when at rest. If so, over what period?
2. He reports no leaking struts so maybe they're alright?
3. There are 5 spheres. What function does the 5th (or middle?) one perform?
4. Will the spheres influence height? From my 280TE days, I cannot recall replacement of spheres changing height; just ride comfort at the back.
I have given him part numbers for the spheres and I think he intends to replace all 5. Is he on the right track?
Does anyone have any words of wisdom on this setup that might help?
I will see the car in the coming weeks so may pose some further questions.
My thanks in advance.
Best to all.
RayH
A friend of mine in Paris has a 560SEL with a height issue. As I understand it, the car rises up when started but it never becomes level at the front. He reports that one (front) side's higher than the other.
I haven't seen the car so can say no more and I've never owned one so much of this is guesswork.
However, my thoughts are:
1. Do they invariably sink down when at rest. If so, over what period?
2. He reports no leaking struts so maybe they're alright?
3. There are 5 spheres. What function does the 5th (or middle?) one perform?
4. Will the spheres influence height? From my 280TE days, I cannot recall replacement of spheres changing height; just ride comfort at the back.
I have given him part numbers for the spheres and I think he intends to replace all 5. Is he on the right track?
Does anyone have any words of wisdom on this setup that might help?
I will see the car in the coming weeks so may pose some further questions.
My thanks in advance.
Best to all.
RayH
