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Old 09-08-2008, 12:12 PM
lschoelkopf lschoelkopf is offline
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Which accumulator to get?

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Originally Posted by Peter Guenther View Post
There are only two, the fronts are conventional shocks. Typically as a rule of thumb, as the accumulator fails the ride gets a little spongey, and then hard as all the gas disappears. They are usually less than $100 ea, two hours labor plus oil. The struts unless they leak dont fail early, but they have been known to wear the bushings, causing them to rattle. I would watch what happens, but replace the accumulators when the ride gets harsh.
One clarification...when I buy the rear accumulators, the parts house (********az )has 2 different ones:

1. Fibi-Bilstein: Self-Leveling Accumulator Sphere/Air Cell; Front/Rear Left/Right; Nitrogen Chamber with Blue/Green Dot
4 per car. For models with self-leveling/hydraulic suspension.

and this one...

2. Fibi-Bilstein/Corteco: Self-Leveling Accumulator Sphere/Air Cell; Rear Left/Right; For Self-Leveling Suspension System
2 per car.


Both are listed at the correct one for the '91 560 SEL. Any help as to which is the right one to get? THX!!!
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