Comments on: Planning to reinstate the W126 Self-leveling suspension https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:46:02 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: admin https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-236767 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:46:02 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-236767 In reply to Pat Breen.

There are no more rear struts, you need to go with used and have them rebuilt if needed.
For the accumulators, I used corteco brand.

]]> By: Pat Breen https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-236761 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 02:35:46 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-236761 Where can I obtain new accumulators and shocks for my 1981 280SE 126.
I have been looking everywhere but no luck so far.
New or after market?

]]> By: W126 power rear seat top trim « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-235643 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:16:58 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-235643 […]  This either standard or optional on other W126 LWB models.   It seemed clear that when the self-leveling rear suspension was removed, the trim was not put back […]

]]> By: admin https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-131207 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:31:37 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-131207 In reply to docperl.

I’m not sure about the bleed side of things – the older valves had a bleed feature which I don’ t think these ones have.
Having said that if I had to guess I would think the valve rather than the pump. If its working fine when the car is running, pump is probably fine.

]]> By: docperl https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-131205 Wed, 20 Apr 2022 21:14:56 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-131205 I just replaced the accumulators on my 87 560 SEL but it didn’t soften up the ride much, and the suspension doesnt stay pressurized when I turn off the car. Noticeable sag every morning.

Wondering if I should look at the pump or the levelling valve next?? No outward signs of any leaks.

Anybody know how long it takes for system to self-purge of air after accumulator replacement??

In a quandry…..

]]> By: reinstalling W126 self-leveling rear suspension « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-105473 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 04:42:47 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-105473 […] the system had been removed in a way that made reinstallation reasonably straightforward.   In a previous article I went over this and the parts I would need.  If the pump had been removed and blanked off, and […]

]]> By: Mercedes Club drive to Peats Ridge « Classic Jalopy https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/05/planning-to-reinstate-the-w126-self-leveling-suspension/#comment-89681 Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:43:29 +0000 https://www.classicjalopy.com/?p=4342#comment-89681 […] Planning to reinstate the W126 Self-leveling suspension […]

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