I'm surprised you power steering pump went out. Are you sure you didn't do any doughnuts?

 

yeah idk...it didnt go out just sounds like it is about to go out... Terrible whining noise

 

I'm all about preventative maintenance, especially on my DD... something starts making noise... im going to replace it

 

Did you try replacing the fluid first?

 

of course.... weeks ago i fully flushed it with 1 quart and replaced it. It was easy to diagnose that P/s pump was making the noise. Remove the serpentine belt from the car. Run the car and you will find out whether or not it was the pump-pulley from the P/s pump

 

i seen pumps online for 100$ relax, it takes 5mins

 

Hi guys, i just switched from a bmw e46 to a c240.. Is the steeringnwheel stiffer on benz normal as compared to a bmw?

 

Hhmmm..where are these 100$ pumps you speak of? If you could point me in the right direction cause all I see is 400$ pumps

 

+1

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-P...Q5fAccessories

ya pretty easy fix, do the belt too

 

Very impressive, the cheapest brand new I saw was $380

 

just dont bend over and take it to BENZ

 

Great find thanks, my car isn't listed under the vehicle fitment with that pump though.^^ Just changed my serpentine belt when I changed my belt tensioner and guide pulleys last month. I keep thinking... would I have to replace the gasket for the reservoir when I switch it from the original pump to the new one, or can I just reuse mine? If this part fits , I am ready to order and do this the upcoming weekend, but I am pretty sure that the part above does not fit (looks like 400$ pump it is). More garage time woohoo

 

I'd recommend you get a new o-ring (aka gasket) and a new lock pin. New o-ring is only few bucks. If you re-use the old o-ring and it starts leaking after replacing the pump, then you will have to empty the reservoir and replace the o-ring. Go ahead the replace the o-ring.

 

…and top off (or preferably flush the entire circuit) with Pentosin CHF 11S fluid while you’re in there:




reference

 

thanks for all of the above.... will post updates once the pump is in and running.