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Old 11-10-2009, 08:01 AM
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Just had mine replaced on the W124 by my indy shop. He showed me the old ones (only 75K mi on them) and they were "shot" according to him. Said they are fluid filled and when he shook it you could easily hear the fluid sloshing around. Said you shouldn't be able to hear it slosh THAT much.

Can tell a difference in the smoothness at idle especially. I didn't realize they were on the 'brink'...
I'm thinking of doing the same. How many hours labor did your indy charge you?
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