My Hydrlauic line blew on my Mercedes sl 500. Dealership said it was $4500. Found this video online and gave Mike a call. I sent him my part and he put a 5000psi hose on it and a fitting to re connect to to my car. Couldn’t be happier fixed my car for under $300. Mike is the man!
Mercedes could have designed the entire abc system with couplers and quick connects to allow for rapid replacement of all the abc soft hoses. They would have sold more parts. Great solution.
Many thanks to Mike. My local Merceedes shop quoted me $10K to replace the blown ABC hydraulic line in my 2005 SL500. But, after watching Mike's video, i had my car towed back to my house and decided to give his solution a try. I cut the tubing as instructed by Mike and within 5 days of sending it in, I received the reworked tubing with a mating compression fitting. I have to admit, it took a little effort getting it installed, but after the install I filled the reservoir with hydraulic fluid and started the car. To my pleasure no leaks. I then proceeded to prime the system by forcing compressed air into the measuring stick port on the reservoir. I then drove the car forward and backwards several inches at a time and then all of a sudden the car lifted. I then proceeded to bleed the system by raising and lowering the car numerous times. The repair was straight forward and worth every penny. I would definitely recommend this repair to others in the same situation as i found myself in. Thank you Mike....
Good stuff...Well done! QUESTION: When bleeding the ABC system, do you remove the dipstick and leave the reservoir open or insert the dipstick closed? Thanks
It doesn’t matter. It’s a self bleeding system. After filling it with fluid, the important step is to prime the pump. Get a stopper plug with a hole in it. To plug into the reservoir in place of the dipstick. Force 15psi of air into the reservoir using a pump or compressed air. DO NOT use more than 20psi. The reservoir can and will blow up. After the pump has sucked in some of the hydraulic fluid in reservoir, you know it’s flowing through the system. Now use the up/down adjustment in the car center console. Go up and down 30 times. Then drive it. That’s all you need to do. Many of you are thinking “errrr but what about the rodeo with Xentry???” The rodeo isn’t necessary and I can’t recommend putting that much strain on 20 year old struts that cost $1500 each. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
I went to hydraulic hose repair shop and they made me a replacement hose for 30 bucks and a 5000 psi coupling to reattach the splice i cut in the metal part of the line. This was 5 years ago and no problems. Don't let the dealers or independent shops rip you off. Took me about 1 1/2 hours to do.
I just found that same line is similar to the line leaking in 2009 SL 550. I just changed the accumulator and noticed that the leak was on the metal collar to that line and it runs along the chase. I couldn't see that line being changed without removing the engine. What a pain in the a** job. I just fix the leak in the convertible top with a little oring about a month ago. I was looking forward to tackling this leak until I actually saw the line. All of the other connections look a whole lot easier to replace. I thought about just converting the suspension but I was thinking about what if I cut the line take the rubber part to Amazon hose and get a fitting. I took plenty of hose jobs to them before. I just came across this channel. I am glad l did. I am going to give it a shot. Thanks for the confirmation.
I replaced the exact same line on my 04 sl it’s a pain to reinstall but it for sure doable without having to eliminate the metal line you just take it to a hydraulic shop and when you replace the rubber piece just ask then to add a coupler where the rubber line meets the metal line that why you install the metal line first then you simply just screw the rubber line when the other one is in place it’s so much easier and original that way you keep as much Original as possible
@@videosourceonebusinessacco5438 the hydraulic shop and a fitting where the rubber line meets the metal line that way you install the metal line first and then u adjust the rubber line piece and once they align evenly and both ends are secure you connect the swivel fitting and ur done the hard part of that line is that when take it out it nearly impossible but it's ok if you cut the hose because that's where the fitting is going to go
Thank you. I have the same problem,but w124 stw -92 rosted pipe at the rear axel., right side. I need to dismantle so many parts to get to it. No space. Sls Pipeline curving on the right side. The leakage is at the fastening of the pipe.
What kind of oil I need to put back inside ? And do u have any more of this part available? Today my ABC light Came on than I've stopped seeing leaking from above my driver side tire. Than my car started lowering on the driver side . Is the car killer you made will fix the problem?
Should the suspension lift right up after replacing this hose or do you have to pressurize it somehow? I replaced this hose and topped off fluid but my car is still sitting low
No. You will need to "Prime the pump". Inject air into the large fluid reservoir. 15 psi with shop air or a pump. Once the reservoir is primed with 15 psi. Start the car. The pump should suck most of the fluid out of the reservoir within a few seconds. Be ready to add more fluid as needed. You'll be removing the dipstick then plugging the hole where the dipstick lives with a rubber stopper. The rubber stopper should have a hole through it. You can buy these on Amazon. Fill the reservoir with 15psi of air. No more than 15 psi. Too much air and the reservoir will blow up, very messy. Ask me how I know this. :)
We don't have a kit. You have to cut your line out and send it to us for repair. Find more details on our website. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/all-products-%26-services/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service Call or text us at 818-510-3375
Thank you for this great video! I cringe every time I start mine. I would have thought MB would've had an economical repair for this. I may have to get one of your kits.
When do you plan to have your repair kit ready to sell? Also, it seems to me that there are several of those difficult-to-install hoses that could use repair kits like you are planning. How many miles were on your car when the hose failed? After you made the repair and put the car back on the road, did other hoses fail because the system pressure likely increased.
The vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles. No other hoses have popped since the replacement. I have the kit ready to go, I just haven't had the time making an eBay listing for it. If you need one, get in touch with me. Call us at 818-510-3375
@@mercedesbenzspecialist I bought a 2005 SL500 a few months ago and have been slowly going through it. I decided to replace the 2 main accumulators because of the miles 95K and the fact that there was a 1/2 liter of fluid missing from the ABC fluid when I got the car. No visible leaks, no codes but ...I'll be checking the lines when I pull the fender liners soon. Not knowing much about this, it seems to me that there are a few lines that could be called car killers. I've exchanged information with a person in Australia who had a failure something like yours on the line from the pump to the pulsation damper. I have not tracked down the exact line on your car that failed. It might be the same line. Also a similar situation is shown on TH-cam on a car in the Tampa area. I was trying to see if there was a pattern to the failures. I suppose the only sure pattern would be to not change out the accumulators for example once you knew they were bad. Thanks for sending your contact number. I'll let you know what I find.
Has anyone had the strut quick connect Start leaking I tried replacing the o ring, but I'm thinking I messed up on the reinstalled o-ring because fluid blew out everywhere after 45min of driving around
I was not able to find a manufacturer that has the fittings necessary for this line. If you’re interested in the kit. We would use your line. You’l would cut it out and send it to me for remanufacturing. I would then ship it back with the hydraulic coupler. Call me if you’re interested. -Michael Call us at 818-510-3375
No the kit won’t be available on ebay. We do have a solution. You have to send in your busted portion of your hose. We replace the hydraulic hose on the steel line with a new bladder. Then couple it with a hydraulic coupler. Get in touch with us. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/categories/mercedes-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair 818.510.3375 mercedesbenzspecialist.net/
I don’t believe I have any leaks or sagging but o notice when the car is idling and parked sometimes one side will raise but then I push the abc button and it can go back to normal. Any ideas ?
Get some clues from a good scanner. I would recommend buying SDS. You can get a good working copy from China for about $700 including the laptop. If you'd rather throw money at it, rebuild your valve blocks. Most likely the issue is the valve block seals are not holding the hydraulic fluid in or out.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist A year later here we are I have a leak. Lol I believe I could a coupling rated 25-45 mpa. What is the diameter for the hose in the rear left by coming from the 2 accumulators
I bought a used hydraulic line back rear driver side for $199 did it myself is not that hard if you know what you doing if not bring to the dealer will cost more than $4,000 lol
I found the leak. It’s the middle of the 3 that run behind the driver side wheel. I can not get the bolt lose that goes into main housing, located behind that fake vent on the driver side. Once I do I will cut it, and take to a local shop, than use the fitting in this video to attach to snipped tube. Should I put some solution on it over night to hopefully break the seal?
@@justins5484 Take an open wrench 17mm I believe. Then hit with a heavy hammer a few times, it should break loose. Or use the two open wrench leverage trick.
I got it off, than cut the line with a pipe cutter from home depot that spins around it while gradually tightening until it cuts through. Took it to a local hydraulic shop and they showed me the connector in this video and a different one that fits the the tub size they will be fixing the line with. It’ll be ready tomorrow and cost approx $100 for original tube to be fixed. A shop quoted me at over $2k because they said it’s 10 hours labor to remove and replace the 2 lines that run to behind the front driver side wheel.
So I got the line that I cut out replaced with a flexible psi tube. Hooked it back up and didn’t notice that the new line tightened in 2 spots. Almost as soon as I started car it started spraying. Wasted a can or two of hydraulic fluid until I figured out where it was coming from. Once I got it tightened in both places I refilled reservoir and now when I start it it isn’t leaking or spraying but it still says abc and is not raising up on the left side of car. Which confused me because the pump is obviously working since it sprayed all over the place. Is there a way to reset the abc, I tried disconnecting the front battery. Should I disconnect the rear battery also? I’m thinking since it was leaking until I figured out the problem it has shut the pump off.@@mercedesbenzspecialist
I don’t have a kit. You can send me your hose and I can replace the broken hose section and couple it with a hydraulic connector. mercedesbenzspecialist.net/all-products-%26-services/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
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My Hydrlauic line blew on my Mercedes sl 500. Dealership said it was $4500. Found this video online and gave Mike a call. I sent him my part and he put a 5000psi hose on it and a fitting to re connect to to my car. Couldn’t be happier fixed my car for under $300. Mike is the man!
Hello, was wondering if you had Mikes contact...I believe I have the same issue with my SL 500 now?
Call us at 818-510-3375
@@mercedesbenzspecialist Awesome thank you!
@@mercedesbenzspecialistthanks for the video mike it's too bad that I didn't have this video last year I spent the 4500
Wheres the link for the kit?
Mercedes could have designed the entire abc system with couplers and quick connects to allow for rapid replacement of all the abc soft hoses. They would have sold more parts. Great solution.
Yes I agree.
Many thanks to Mike. My local Merceedes shop quoted me $10K to replace the blown ABC hydraulic line in my 2005 SL500. But, after watching Mike's video, i had my car towed back to my house and decided to give his solution a try. I cut the tubing as instructed by Mike and within 5 days of sending it in, I received the reworked tubing with a mating compression fitting. I have to admit, it took a little effort getting it installed, but after the install I filled the reservoir with hydraulic fluid and started the car. To my pleasure no leaks. I then proceeded to prime the system by forcing compressed air into the measuring stick port on the reservoir. I then drove the car forward and backwards several inches at a time and then all of a sudden the car lifted. I then proceeded to bleed the system by raising and lowering the car numerous times. The repair was straight forward and worth every penny. I would definitely recommend this repair to others in the same situation as i found myself in. Thank you Mike....
Good stuff...Well done!
QUESTION: When bleeding the ABC system, do you remove the dipstick and leave the reservoir open or insert the dipstick closed?
Thanks
It doesn’t matter. It’s a self bleeding system. After filling it with fluid, the important step is to prime the pump. Get a stopper plug with a hole in it. To plug into the reservoir in place of the dipstick. Force 15psi of air into the reservoir using a pump or compressed air. DO NOT use more than 20psi. The reservoir can and will blow up.
After the pump has sucked in some of the hydraulic fluid in reservoir, you know it’s flowing through the system. Now use the up/down adjustment in the car center console. Go up and down 30 times. Then drive it. That’s all you need to do.
Many of you are thinking “errrr but what about the rodeo with Xentry???” The rodeo isn’t necessary and I can’t recommend putting that much strain on 20 year old struts that cost $1500 each.
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
which line was yours? return o rsupply?
@fredrezfield1629 return. It’s line 320 in the diagram. Check out the diagram on our website.
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/abc-hydraulic-lines
I went to hydraulic hose repair shop and they made me a replacement hose for 30 bucks and a 5000 psi coupling to reattach the splice i cut in the metal part of the line. This was 5 years ago and no problems. Don't let the dealers or independent shops rip you off. Took me about 1 1/2 hours to do.
Did you flare the metal line or just used a compression sleeve, thanks.
Please send specs of the coupling
What size is the coupler or connector is it half inch or 3/8 I’m trying to do this on my 2004 cl 55
@Aperture1On
You can buy it here:
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/hydraulic-connector
Tell us what size couplers and connectors
I just found that same line is similar to the line leaking in 2009 SL 550. I just changed the accumulator and noticed that the leak was on the metal collar to that line and it runs along the chase. I couldn't see that line being changed without removing the engine. What a pain in the a** job. I just fix the leak in the convertible top with a little oring about a month ago. I was looking forward to tackling this leak until I actually saw the line. All of the other connections look a whole lot easier to replace. I thought about just converting the suspension but I was thinking about what if I cut the line take the rubber part to Amazon hose and get a fitting. I took plenty of hose jobs to them before. I just came across this channel. I am glad l did. I am going to give it a shot. Thanks for the confirmation.
I replaced the exact same line on my 04 sl it’s a pain to reinstall but it for sure doable without having to eliminate the metal line you just take it to a hydraulic shop and when you replace the rubber piece just ask then to add a coupler where the rubber line meets the metal line that why you install the metal line first then you simply just screw the rubber line when the other one is in place it’s so much easier and original that way you keep as much Original as possible
Did you flare the metal line or just used a compression sleeve, thanks.
@@videosourceonebusinessacco5438 the hydraulic shop and a fitting where the rubber line meets the metal line that way you install the metal line first and then u adjust the rubber line piece and once they align evenly and both ends are secure you connect the swivel fitting and ur done the hard part of that line is that when take it out it nearly impossible but it's ok if you cut the hose because that's where the fitting is going to go
Mike, what is your turn around time to get it done and shipped back out, once I get the two pieces to you?
About 4 days.
Getting tools on coupler necessary? Once under the car
Thank you. I have the same problem,but w124 stw -92 rosted pipe at the rear axel., right side. I need to dismantle so many parts to get to it. No space. Sls Pipeline curving on the right side. The leakage is at the fastening of the pipe.
What kind of oil I need to put back inside ? And do u have any more of this part available? Today my ABC light
Came on than I've stopped seeing leaking from above my driver side tire.
Than my car started lowering on the driver side . Is the car killer you made will fix the problem?
Should the suspension lift right up after replacing this hose or do you have to pressurize it somehow? I replaced this hose and topped off fluid but my car is still sitting low
No. You will need to "Prime the pump". Inject air into the large fluid reservoir. 15 psi with shop air or a pump. Once the reservoir is primed with 15 psi. Start the car. The pump should suck most of the fluid out of the reservoir within a few seconds. Be ready to add more fluid as needed.
You'll be removing the dipstick then plugging the hole where the dipstick lives with a rubber stopper. The rubber stopper should have a hole through it. You can buy these on Amazon. Fill the reservoir with 15psi of air. No more than 15 psi. Too much air and the reservoir will blow up, very messy. Ask me how I know this. :)
Could you please let us know where on eBay you have the kit listed???
We don't have a kit. You have to cut your line out and send it to us for repair. Find more details on our website.
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/all-products-%26-services/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
Call or text us at 818-510-3375
Thank you for this great video! I cringe every time I start mine. I would have thought MB would've had an economical repair for this. I may have to get one of your kits.
hahaha. The repair is not that bad if you do it like this. Really, there isn't any other economical option.
some body know the part number of the hose? thanks
When do you plan to have your repair kit ready to sell? Also, it seems to me that there are several of those difficult-to-install hoses that could use repair kits like you are planning. How many miles were on your car when the hose failed? After you made the repair and put the car back on the road, did other hoses fail because the system pressure likely increased.
The vehicle had approximately 80,000 miles. No other hoses have popped since the replacement. I have the kit ready to go, I just haven't had the time making an eBay listing for it. If you need one, get in touch with me. Call us at 818-510-3375
@@mercedesbenzspecialist I bought a 2005 SL500 a few months ago and have been slowly going through it. I decided to replace the 2 main accumulators because of the miles 95K and the fact that there was a 1/2 liter of fluid missing from the ABC fluid when I got the car. No visible leaks, no codes but ...I'll be checking the lines when I pull the fender liners soon.
Not knowing much about this, it seems to me that there are a few lines that could be called car killers. I've exchanged information with a person in Australia who had a failure something like yours on the line from the pump to the pulsation damper. I have not tracked down the exact line on your car that failed. It might be the same line. Also a similar situation is shown on TH-cam on a car in the Tampa area. I was trying to see if there was a pattern to the failures. I suppose the only sure pattern would be to not change out the accumulators for example once you knew they were bad.
Thanks for sending your contact number. I'll let you know what I find.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist this this kit on ebay now?
@@mercedesbenzspecialistI’ll be contacting you tomorrow
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
What's up with the kit? I'm sitting with money in hand
Has anyone had the strut quick connect Start leaking I tried replacing the o ring, but I'm thinking I messed up on the reinstalled o-ring because fluid blew out everywhere after 45min of driving around
any idea when you will be selling the repair kit for this problem
I was not able to find a manufacturer that has the fittings necessary for this line.
If you’re interested in the kit. We would use your line. You’l would cut it out and send it to me for remanufacturing.
I would then ship it back with the hydraulic coupler.
Call me if you’re interested.
-Michael
Call us at 818-510-3375
@@mercedesbenzspecialist i can make you fittings if you can sell me the hose lol
I have a 2003 SL 500 my left & right lines busted
I’m trying to bypass the long part in by two of your hoses. What is your contact info?
818-510-3375 -Michael
@@mercedesbenzspecialist This American or UK?
@@FryChicken not sure what you’re asking here. I’m in the USA. This applies to any SL500 in the world.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist If that phone number is a u.s. phone number, since you're British
@@mercedesbenzspecialist My bad. I confused you with another guy
I need that kit when will it be available
Visit our website mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/categories/mercedes-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair
Call us at 818-510-3375
Have you posted the kit on ebay?
No the kit won’t be available on ebay. We do have a solution. You have to send in your busted portion of your hose. We replace the hydraulic hose on the steel line with a new bladder. Then couple it with a hydraulic coupler.
Get in touch with us.
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/categories/mercedes-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair
818.510.3375
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/
I don’t believe I have any leaks or sagging but o notice when the car is idling and parked sometimes one side will raise but then I push the abc button and it can go back to normal. Any ideas ?
Get some clues from a good scanner. I would recommend buying SDS. You can get a good working copy from China for about $700 including the laptop. If you'd rather throw money at it, rebuild your valve blocks. Most likely the issue is the valve block seals are not holding the hydraulic fluid in or out.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist
A year later here we are I have a leak. Lol I believe I could a coupling rated 25-45 mpa. What is the diameter for the hose in the rear left by coming from the 2 accumulators
where is the link to buy???????
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/shop/ols/categories/mercedes-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair
Call us at 818-510-3375
I bought a used hydraulic line back rear driver side for $199 did it myself is not that hard if you know what you doing if not bring to the dealer will cost more than $4,000 lol
How can you cut that line? I found a shop that will make a custom replacement line.
Use a pipe cutter. amzn.to/3Dwj6Iq
I found the leak. It’s the middle of the 3 that run behind the driver side wheel. I can not get the bolt lose that goes into main housing, located behind that fake vent on the driver side. Once I do I will cut it, and take to a local shop, than use the fitting in this video to attach to snipped tube. Should I put some solution on it over night to hopefully break the seal?
@@justins5484 Take an open wrench 17mm I believe. Then hit with a heavy hammer a few times, it should break loose. Or use the two open wrench leverage trick.
I got it off, than cut the line with a pipe cutter from home depot that spins around it while gradually tightening until it cuts through. Took it to a local hydraulic shop and they showed me the connector in this video and a different one that fits the the tub size they will be fixing the line with. It’ll be ready tomorrow and cost approx $100 for original tube to be fixed. A shop quoted me at over $2k because they said it’s 10 hours labor to remove and replace the 2 lines that run to behind the front driver side wheel.
So I got the line that I cut out replaced with a flexible psi tube. Hooked it back up and didn’t notice that the new line tightened in 2 spots. Almost as soon as I started car it started spraying. Wasted a can or two of hydraulic fluid until I figured out where it was coming from. Once I got it tightened in both places I refilled reservoir and now when I start it it isn’t leaking or spraying but it still says abc and is not raising up on the left side of car.
Which confused me because the pump is obviously working since it sprayed all over the place. Is there a way to reset the abc, I tried disconnecting the front battery. Should I disconnect the rear battery also? I’m thinking since it was leaking until I figured out the problem it has shut the pump off.@@mercedesbenzspecialist
What size line did you use?
It's 10mm. In order to fit the coupler, you'll need to remove the powder coating or paint. About an inch for each coupling side.
where can I buy all the parts.looked on eBay and can not find your kit
I don’t have a kit. You can send me your hose and I can replace the broken hose section and couple it with a hydraulic connector.
mercedesbenzspecialist.net/all-products-%26-services/ols/products/2003-2006-mercedes-benz-sl500-r230-car-killer-hose-repair-service
00:45 3:02 & 3:28 … is this the top line?
At 3:19 you can see where the line goes into the valve front block.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist gotcha. I haven’t taken the liner off yet.
@@mercedesbenzspecialist do you have any videos showing how to remove it?
Disregard, got it off.
I need
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