With the Wayward Woman waiting on a ACC servo, I tackled a long-standing problem with the 250C yesterday. The PS pump leaks like a Dutch dike out of the shaft. I pulled it out and removed the pulley and front seal. Easy enough to replace.

My question is, though: Is replacing the shaft seal just a band-aid for the problem and is it likely to start leaking again because another seal is bad? The shaft itself is in good shape.

I did note in the parts book that MB sells a seal kit for the pump? Anyone ever resealed one?

TIA.

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Chuck Taylor
Falls Church VA
'66 200, '66 230SL, '96 SL500. Sold: '81 380SL, '86 300E, '72 250C, '95 C220, 3 '84 280SL's '90 420SEL, '72 280SE, '73 280C, '78 280SE, '70 280SL, '77 450SL, '85 380SL, '87 560SL, '85 380SL, '72 350SL, '96 S500 Coupe

Chuck,
I replaced the PS pump seal kits in both my 250 and 250C. It shouldn't be a problem unless the shaft/bearing is worn. Mine were OK.

Happy Motoring, Mark

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DrDKW

The bearing on the one I replaced was in pieces. I've since sold the engine from that car and still have the pump if you need it.

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