W124 SLS accumulator replacement woes.

[Renntag]

I am working on my 87 300TDT and replacing the Accumulators. Well, that is what I called it yesterday. 2am I had a different impression. Clearly another mechanic or 'benz killer' has been in here before as there are mounting studs broken off. I am not able to loosen the banjos and am considering cutting the lines and having new ones made.

Has anyone had lines made for the W124 SLS?

I am thinking the small lines might be replaced with brake line, but the larger lines/banjo bolts are a different story.


This was my post in another thread earlier today:

Anyone have hoses/lines made for the W124 SLS? I am having trouble removing the lines from my accumulators. Perhaps a new one can be fabbed from the old?

One of the small lines already had a rounded head, and I cant get either allen socket, banjo bolt to loosen to save my life. I was able to loosen the connection between the hard line and the line that directly feeds the strut. (Essentially, the joint behind the rear wheels that gets covered in crap that you would expect to never come apart again......loosened easily.)


In an effort to move this along today, (I have new accumulators to install), I may have to use copious amounts of heat, and/or cut things.