Steve,
The reason I liked that pump was its size. Nice and small. In all honesty, I might use it once every 2 weeks and only for a few seconds. Pumps it right back up such as when I have it loaded down with stuff. I try to solve problems the easy way. After I swapped motors I said what other hydraulic pump could I use. I considerd an engine mounted pump driven by belt, similar to a snow plow pump but size was a problem. Also some Benz with gas motors had a dual stage power steering pump IE: front section steering/rear section suspension alot of $$$$ though. This fit the bill.
Thanks for the compliment on the Wagon. I paid $100 for that car with a blown motor-no kidding. Car has 221K on it, motor has 122K. Drives beutiful. Euro lights "made it". Really classed it up. Have to add some new photos.
Enjoy Mike