I have not, but I’ll ask. -D
> On May 1, 2024, at 8:39 AM, Allan Streib <astr...@fastmail.fm> wrote: > > NAPA sells some made by Dorman. Have you heard anything about those? > > > On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 22:43, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: >> Not any more, according to a number of independent MB shops I know. >> They suggest that the quality of the Arnott replacement struts has been >> dropping off. >> >> -D >> >>> On Apr 30, 2024, at 1:52 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> FCP Euro is wanting $600 each plus $200 core charge. >>> >>> Rockauto $470 no core charge. >>> >>> That's a big difference to pay for the lifetime FCP warranty. Are the >>> Arnotts pretty reliable? >>> >>> >>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2024, at 14:52, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes wrote: >>>> 19yo car, these are maintenance items. Get some Arnotts and replace >>>> them both and not have to worry about it for another 10-20yr >>>> >>>> --FT >>>> >>>> On 4/30/24 1:19 PM, Allan Streib via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> Still have not repaired my air leak, I know I need to do it sooner rather >>>>> than later as it's probably stressing the compressor. >>>>> >>>>> I have noticed however that the leakdown seems much more pronounced if I >>>>> park with the wheels turned. Last night I parked at about 10pm with the >>>>> wheels about halfway to the left, and by 8am it was all the way down. But >>>>> when I park with the wheels straight it stays up or at least leaks down >>>>> much more slowly. >>>>> >>>>> Does that more definitively indicate something leaking in the strut? I >>>>> just hate to spend the money on new struts if that isn't the problem. I >>>>> have not found leaks anywhere using the soapy water test. >>>>> >>>>> Allan >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archiveshttp://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> --FT >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
