[W126 Coupe] Hard shocks from R/suspension

[Vance Rowley]

That sounds very much like the problem, although I don't know what would 
have caused them to go while just sitting doing nothing. I had exactly the 
same symptoms back in 2002 after I got my car back from a MB agent for 
another job they did on my 91 Euro. Apparently, they had released the 
hydraulic lines too fast and the accumulators had ruptured releasing the 
nitrogen (info I got from this group). After talking to the service manager 
(several times) and telling him the information I got from this site, he 
eventually took a test drive with me. After that, he also agreed that this 
group was correct and authorised to have new ones fitted for free. When I 
got the car back, the ride was back to as good as new. Although I don't know 
what would have caused yours to rupture (if indeed this is the problem) I 
don't think they are too expensive to have replaced and might just be worth 
replacing anyway. As you have said, it might be more age related than 
distance driven
Hope this helps.

Regards,

Vance.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Gardner" <cruftsk9 at tpg.com.au>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 2:55 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Hard shocks from R/suspension



> Hi Folks

>

>    Havent driven the SEC much and after a three month rest,decided to go 

> for a Sunday drive,fuel gauge was asleep for the first 1/2 hr then decided 

> to work intermitantly,what was more of a concern was the hard shocks from 

> the rear suspension over minor bumpy road surfaces.From what I have read 

> over the years on this site ,it sounds like the accumulators they have 

> only done 50,000 miles but it may be an age related deteriation.Any 

> thoughts would be most appreciared.

>

> 

> Kind Regards  Dan Gardner  1986 560 SEC 220kw Euro

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