[W126 Coupe] Self-leveling suspension

[Markus Meyer]

I've had both lead and had to replace them on one of my cars.  For the pump,
you want to drain as much fluid from the reservoir as you can or the line
will leak out all over.  Then its just 4 allen screws that you take out, the
in and out hydraulic lines, and replace.  There is a "key" type chuck on the
inside that you want to make sure you don't lose.  The high pressure line
off that pump snakes behind and under the alternator and down below. Its a
PITA to replace, but doable.  I practiced on my spare engine first to get
the hang of what angle to do it at.  I also think I removed the alternator
to make it a little easier so I could route it under the air pump.

Markus

On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 11:12 PM, Michael Ramay <mike.ramay at gmail.com> wrote:


> Most of the time, it's the pump that is leaking. A W126 hydraulic pump has

> three large o-rings that get old and hard, then leak.

>

> Mike

>

>

> On Tue, Nov 9, 2010 at 8:00 PM, Mister McGoo <eelploot at hotmail.com> wrote:

>

>> I have a W124 1990 300TE (station wagon) with the self-leveling rear

>> suspension. This is essentially the same system on the 123 300TD s/w and

>> some models of 126 SEL, & SEC. The pressure hose from the pump has developed

>> a leak and need replacing.

>> Has anyone had experience with this self-leveling suspension system who

>> can detail the procedure?

>>

>> -Bellamy

>>

>

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