When we got our '96 E300D it also steered hard, especially at parking lot speeds. This had been disclosed by the seller, who had gotten an estimate on pump replacement (~$400). I discovered that the fluid had never been changed in 248,000 miles! After flushing the system, it improved, but still acts up occasionally so I suppose someday I'll have to replace the pump.

Did you completely flush your system or just the fluid in the pump?

You can check EPC for the difference between diesel and gasser pumps.

Jeremy

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Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
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