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philray

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:27 am
Post subject: leak from strut on 1981 300sd
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I have a leak that appears to be coming from my rear passenger strut on my
1981 300sd and I was wondering what parts i should buy to fix the strut. The
leak doesnt appear to be overflow due to the sound that the strut now makes,
which has been getting progressively worse. I'm just now sure what I need to
repair the strut.

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Karl3

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 12:27 am
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A 300SD should have shocks in the rear. Replace both as a pair.


"philray" wrote in message
> I have a leak that appears to be coming from my rear passenger strut on my
> 1981 300sd and I was wondering what parts i should buy to fix the strut.
The
> leak doesnt appear to be overflow due to the sound that the strut now
makes,
> which has been getting progressively worse. I'm just now sure what I need
to
> repair the strut.
>

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 9:34 am
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Replace all 4 with Bilsteins... don't waste your money on anything else.
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mobi

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:57 pm
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On Jan 2, 12:34 pm, "Tiger" wrote:
> Replace all 4 with Bilsteins... don't waste your money on anything else.

Tiger, there is some alternate brands in the OEM arena, and Boge is
one of these. What do you think it about Boge? Much worst than
Bilstein?
TIA,

RSalles
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Rob

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2008 11:39 pm
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Tiger wrote:
> Replace all 4 with Bilsteins... don't waste your money on anything else.
>
>

Or you could just turn off your ESP.
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Karl3

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 5:47 am
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Huh? 1981 300SD's don't have ESP.....


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> Tiger wrote:
> > Replace all 4 with Bilsteins... don't waste your money on anything else.
> >
> >
>
> Or you could just turn off your ESP.
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 7:35 pm
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Boge is nothing special... will wear out in about 50K miles.

Nothing matches Bilstein. Koni Adjustable is close enough but costly.
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