How to Repair Power Steering leak? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 11-30-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

Do you have a part number for the Poster or some place where he can buy the Tubing. I could not find any info. Also I have ask him to be specific as to what side of the Engine the Tubing is on because that pictures are not of his vehicle.

I have had it happen and seen it happen on other vehicles. On the ones I have experience with vibration caused the clamp to cut through the Tubing.
But, the poster said it is rusted so that could also be a cause.

I bought one a couple of years ago from the dealer, and they had to order it. I believe they are getting hard to find now. The hack is to cut out the leaking section and install a section of hose with clamps. That works, I ran mine like that for a couple of weeks until I got the part. Some folks have left that "repair" in place. I think the price was under $200 for one side.

Pappa G · #2 11-30-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks again x3.

Any suggestion on the proper size of hose to use as a temporary replacement? Or in the alternative, what should I use to measure the diameter?

Thanks guys. Funny how I've owned this car for 3 days and I have managed to need a hard to find, special order part

81Wagon · #3 12-11-2009, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig

I bought one a couple of years ago from the dealer, and they had to order it. I believe they are getting hard to find now. The hack is to cut out the leaking section and install a section of hose with clamps. That works, I ran mine like that for a couple of weeks until I got the part. Some folks have left that "repair" in place. I think the price was under $200 for one side.

My 300TD leaked in this exact spot. Replaced it with hose as described; years later still no problems with it! Cheap too.