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Originally Posted by ~CL500~
Thanks Jud. This document is similar to the WIS document that I found, only yours is much more detailed as there are time frames attached to it; Although, I might have the same document in WIS, but I have yet to find it.
They do explicitly say a drop occurring beyond a week does not warrant any repairs.
I found a reputable indy mechanic in my area that has STAR. He's been working on German cars for over 20 years and he knows ABC well. He's German himself so it's in the blood I guess.
I already swapped my filter to the 3 micron type. My next step is to do a rodeo (twice) to filter all the fluid and then change the filter again and see what happens with my rear valve block laziness. If i'm lucky, the thing is probably just really dirty.
My intent was to replace it because I didn't have much faith in the filter method solving the issue. I haven't heard of anyone on any MB board that has successfully resolved a sagging suspension with the fluid flush/filter. Who knows, maybe it does work. At this point I might as well try and maybe save the G note on the valve block for something else that's pending imminent failure.
FYI. There is a new procedure in WIS recommending the filter method instead of a flush for the ABC fluid. Basically, install the 3 micron filter and then conduct the rodeo for 2 consecutive sessions. Then replace the filter again. This ensures all the fluid traverses the new filter and cleans it.
Isn't it funny how this post started off as a coolant flush and then we ended up talking about ABC valve blocks  |
I failed to mention that the dealer did a flush on my ABC system to no avail. Another interesting point is that my susp. lowering seems to take longer than it used to. It never did it when I first got the car (2 years old, 15k miles) but when it started, it would take about 2 weeks and now it holds longer. Who knows?
I noticed that you changed your tranny fluid and filter. If you wouldn't mind, could you please send me instructions on how to do it when you get a chance. I just can't seem to get much info out of my WIS...perhaps I should read the instructions.
