6.9

Here is Martin's website:

 

https://www.600airsuspension.com/6.9hpf

Jaime Kopchinski of Classic Workshop in New Jersey is the only person that I will trust with the suspension work of my 1979 6.9.

Adsit is not reputable.

The kits are probably inexistent but is there a store near MIAMI that will sell the PTFE backup ring? Thanks

Who would you contact in California or nearby, to overhaul your leaking Mercedes 6.9 suspension strut? 

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks 

Thanks Art, yes that’s the correct one!

I think it is 8572656283 if that would be a Massachusetts phone number.
Art

Thanks, I found that one. Would like to get his tel no.
I've sent him an email.

I don't have his number … Try :
Email: 600AirSuspension@gmail.com

Anyone that can share the telephone number for Martin Werminghausen?

Thanks!

Thanks guys! A whole lot better than the $2,500 route. I will contact each and keep you posted. Also, in the next edition of Lode Star, I am going to go more tech, in which, I invite your input. I am sure this will be a part in the next issue. Thanks again.

These folks seem to offer a lifetime warranty
https://www.ebay.com/itm/MERCEDES-450-SEL-6-9-W116-1975-1980-Front-Right-OE-Rebuild-Self-Leveling-Shock/223050012716?epid=13021244231&hash=item33eed1182c:g:rdcAAOSwDZ9bvNSX:rk:3:pf:0

rumb
68 250S, 77 450SEL 6.9, 91 300SE, 98 SL500, 14 CLS550

werminghausen@gmail.com

Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9
Vancouver, BC

I have completely gone through my suspension minus the front struts. Do you know Martin's contact info? I saw the pair on ebay for $2,500 and still have not recovered from the heart attack.

That or cut to the chase and send them to Martin Werminghausen for refurbishment.

Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9
Vancouver, BC

So is it best to dismantle the strut and try and match up the o rings etc at a hydraulic shop? Regards Mark.

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Originally posted by aussie 6.9

Does any body know if seal kits are still available and if so where I start to Aquire them. Regards Mark.

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Those reseal kits have long since been NLA.

Daniel
1977 450 SEL 6.9
Vancouver, BC

Does any body know if seal kits are still available and if so where I start to Aquire them. Regards Mark.

I managed to hold the steel cup in place with a oil filter wrench, strap one not a chain one.

Kari Pykäläinen

1971 6.3 #5581
1980 6.9 #7201
1981 380 SL
1987 560 SEC
1996 C180 A
1998 ML 320
1980 Stingray SV175 boat
http://suomi.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/

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Originally posted by WGB

Bottom ball joint removed with a 22mm slim spanner

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How do I hold against the steel cup not to turn? I want to remove the ball joint while keeping the strut on the car?

Kari Pykäläinen

1971 6.3 #5581
1980 6.9 #7201
1981 380 SL
1987 560 SEC
1996 C180 A
1998 ML 320
1980 Stingray SV175 boat
http://suomi.mercedes-benz-clubs.com/

Does anyone have the measurements for the seals and o-rings in the rear struts? Are they the same as the front? I suppose not.

Hi Ron,
Thankyou for your comments but the first point is that there are no synthetic seals in this bore that touch the wall of the cylinder - period.

Too late anyway as it has been honed and re-assembled.

With the exception of the piston and the ? Cast iron ring nothing else touches the cylinder wall - all synthetic seals are on the ?chrome plated shaft.

I have opened the other side and it has a different piston with a ring as well as a flat ?teflon seal but I will put that in another post.

I will not be touching that bore due to the synthetic seal as well as the fact that it is not as glazed and has no score marks and as well it was functioning quite well.

Bill

1979 Euro 6.9 with AMG modifications #5554
1979 450SEL plus another 1979 for spares