Power steering pump
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Power steering pump
Hi guys i am a fellow E55 owner from over the pond, but i am new to this forum, was wondering if anyone can help me?
I was doing some donuts & power slides the other day, (as you do) and now my steering is so heavy that i can hardly steer the car. I have been told that i need a new power steering pump.
Just wanted to know what other models of mercedes use this same pump? Im guessing that its not amg specific.
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I was doing some donuts & power slides the other day, (as you do) and now my steering is so heavy that i can hardly steer the car. I have been told that i need a new power steering pump.
Just wanted to know what other models of mercedes use this same pump? Im guessing that its not amg specific.
Cheers!
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Apparently almost all of them. My pump died and used a pump that was laying around in my friends shop, he said it came off a V6 car or something. I know my wifes ML350's pump looks identical to mine ( reservoir is different though ).
BTW- install a new reservoir since it has a built in filter.
BTW- install a new reservoir since it has a built in filter.
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ok cool, well suppose i better take the old one off & then go on a hunt.
Is it easy enough to take install? Also cant i re-use the original reservoir?
Is it easy enough to take install? Also cant i re-use the original reservoir?
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Install wasn't that bad, the reservoir for some reason didn't want to go back on and was a huge pita but everything else was ok.
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Thanks dude, youv been a massive help. I read an old post of yours, you sed you got one for free, what car was that from? I only ask because in the uk there isnt many petrol powered mercedes available, mainly diesel.
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thanks guys,just waiting for acid to get back to me. But i think i found the right one,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-M...item3cca41d4c9
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-M...item3cca41d4c9
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is that whine when we start up the car cold the power steering pump?mine does the whine all the time now and trying to figure out if its the pump or something else
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oil pump? noooooooo...come on?
it only happens to me when the car is cold and i back out and turn the steering wheel, at initial startup during idle...no noise...
it only happens to me when the car is cold and i back out and turn the steering wheel, at initial startup during idle...no noise...
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Spoke to acid today, nice bloke, knows his stuff. Found out that i can get a brand new pump for around £170.
Even saw & heard his estate (station wagon).
Even saw & heard his estate (station wagon).
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Decided to tackle the pump myself, took it out to find out part numbers. Wasnt that difficult.
£167 brand new, cant moan at that. Here som pictures to help others.
![](http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/f17rak/DSC_5353.jpg)
![](http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/f17rak/DSC_5354.jpg)
The parts database shows its the same as the cls55 ( obviously) also the 500 engines.
£167 brand new, cant moan at that. Here som pictures to help others.
![](http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/f17rak/DSC_5353.jpg)
![](http://i713.photobucket.com/albums/ww135/f17rak/DSC_5354.jpg)
The parts database shows its the same as the cls55 ( obviously) also the 500 engines.
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I changed my oil pump, new reservoir & new o ring. But its leaking from the rear o ring connection. Taken it out twice but still wont stop leaking. I used this oil
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carlube-Sy...item3a76653ab1
Is there a trick to this, is the bleeding process critical? Does the wrong oil make it leak? Even though i was told its the correct fluid.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carlube-Sy...item3a76653ab1
Is there a trick to this, is the bleeding process critical? Does the wrong oil make it leak? Even though i was told its the correct fluid.