SL55 autotrader -- wide range in pricing

[LostKiwi]

It's a 2 hours vehicle check I am getting tomorrow so they should let me know. How much for two new struts? 2K?

Depending what you get between £1200 each to £1600 each... But for balljoints can be resin injected on the car or new one pressed in if the strut removed for much much less.

 

[ninjamagic]

SL55,"the dream that became a nightmare."

 

[LostKiwi]

SL55,"the dream that became a nightmare."

Same for any ABC equipped SL....

 

[flowrider]

Or new balljoints pressed in.

I don't think this is an option with these ball joints, its either repair as Star suggests or new struts.

 

[LostKiwi]

I don't think this is an option with these ball joints, its either repair as Star suggests or new struts.

http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/me...uspension-strut-ball-joint-single-2303331327/

 

[star]

Depending what you get between £1200 each to £1600 each... But for balljoints can be resin injected on the car or new one pressed in if the strut removed for much much less.

Cheaper to re resin, no need to remove struts and no shipping costs.

 

[ninjamagic]

Thanks guys -- Whats the cost to re resin? And to get ABC flushed?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Roughly speaking £120 per strut to resin repair the lower ball joint and £200 for ABC flush and rodeo (use genuine Pentosin)
Very rough as I’m going on memory of something I’ve tried to forget!
If you can take the car to Ian at Star you’d save yourself a world of pain as he can do the resin repair without strut removal - which will probably save further costs anyway as the hydraulic quick release in the feed pipes will be seized solid!
Lots to be checked on this car I fear....

 

[John Laidlaw]

http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/me...uspension-strut-ball-joint-single-2303331327/

Stateside?

 

[ninjamagic]

Well, I'll have the report in the morning which I'll share here! The chip in the windscreen is what's annoying me the most funnily enough!

I am excited... but quite willing to walk away if it's bad news.

 

[LostKiwi]

Stateside?

Yes but seem to recall finding some EU ones too.

 

[flowrider]

http://www.rebuildmastertech.com/me...uspension-strut-ball-joint-single-2303331327/

I new RMT could do recon struts but didn't know they can do ball joints seperate to the strut. Good spot.

 

[ninjamagic]

I BOUGHT IT!

 

[John Laidlaw]

I BOUGHT IT!

Well done that man !
Congratulations and enjoy!

 

[ninjamagic]

I'll post about it properly tomorrow -- but a huge thank you to each and all of you on this thread and forum. You've all helped me get a quick understanding of the fundamentals of the SL55, it's needs, and the love it requires...!

 

[sl500amgsport]

I'll post about it properly tomorrow -- but a huge thank you to each and all of you on this thread and forum. You've all helped me get a quick understanding of the fundamentals of the SL55, it's needs, and the love it requires...!

Welcome to the SL ownership club pics when you are ready?

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[00slk]

Great news, another one to share the experience of his SL55 on the forum

 

[Kirbs]

Do you think OP is cleaning it ready for Pics,me thinks so lol

Hope it all went through ok OP

Looking forward to pics,unless I am late and they are on another posting?

 

[John Laidlaw]

Do you think OP is cleaning it ready for Pics,me thinks so lol

Hope it all went through ok OP

Looking forward to pics,unless I am late and they are on another posting?

Nope not appeared yet Paul....I suspect you’re right, fettling is happening!

 

[ninjamagic]

All went well. Its filthy from the 3hr wet motorway drive home. My nephew is gonna clean it on Sunday. So pics to come...!

It looks like the boot seals need re-doing so I need to find somebody to help me do that.

I am in Colchester, if you know anybody nearby.

Ta.