My W124 did not have working power steering when I got it. Previous owner said it had worked well when he put it in storage. After storage of almost 9 years, no power steering. The belt was on, the pulley turning, and full of fluid. But no power steering, not a little ever, just none. Well, when I replaced the engine I soon found out why. The shaft was broken, yet it was long enough to ride in the pump and the belt kept it in place. As soon as the belt was removed, the pulley fell off.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!