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Old 08-16-2016, 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mxfrank View Post
It time to do something about the leaky pump on my 190DT. Sure, I can install a gasket kit But as it happens, I have a rebuilt pump from a 2.6 190e sitting on the shelf. Physically it's the same pump, but set up for 85psi output, as opposed to the 2.5 pump's 68 psi. Anyone done this? Thoughts?
Quite a common thing to do in the W123 / W126 world. The steering boxes are strong enough to take the extra pressure. I can't think of a single time when people said this "upgrade" caused problems with the W123 / W126 situation.

So based on the older breed - I say give it a go. It should come good

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