While doing a B service on the E300 today, I noticed some wetness on the power steering hose. See attached. Is this the typical leak scenario with these hoses? I saw a few threads regarding this leak. I think the part number is 210 466 04 81 (feel free to correct me) and it seems like the aftermarket guys don't carry it. MSRP from the dealer is about $140 or $100 wholesale. If that's the way I need to go, I'll buy it from Mercedes rather than take a chance on something Chinese. If any of you have a good source, please let me know. Also if there is anything else that I ought to replace while I'm in the area, please let me know.

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Len
'59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta
'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
https://sites.google.com/site/mercedesstuff/home
'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles

You could always find a good hydraulic hose shop in your area. The fittings are fairly standard and provided it's a reputable shop, you get a nice, hand-made local part.

-Andrew

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

Looks like you have a place right around the corner: Home - Little River Welding & Hydraulics LLC

Or over in Conway: Carolina Hydraulic Hose - Home Page

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'85 300TD "Puff The Magic Wagon" - Rolling Resto
'19 Mazda CX-9 Signature - Wife's sled
'21 Morgan 3-Wheeler P101 Edition
'95 E300d - SOLD
'84 300TD "Brown Betty" - Miss this one
'81 240D "China Baby" - Farm grocery getter

When I lived in Franklin, NC. I had an Izuzu trooper that had an external oil cooler lines. The dealer wanted over $100 for a hose no longer than 4ft long. Had one made up in town and the local "hot rod and engine rebuilding" shop, and it was done while I waited, and total cost $12.00. Great quality!!!

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96 E300d

Take a good look at the other hoses in the power steering loop; if all are as old as the one that's leaking, you might wish to replace all of them while you have the system open.

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"Buster" in the '95

Our all-Diesel family
1996 E300D (W210) . .338,000 miles Wife's car
2005 E320 CDI . . 113,000 miles My car
Santa Rosa population 176,762 (2022)
Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 627,762
"Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz."
-- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970

Thanks for the replies guys. Never had the need to search for a hydraulic repair shop. I may stop by to see what they can offer. I'll also check the EPC blow up and see what else it might be wise to replace. I recall some threads talking about the sealing ring where the hose exits the housing.

Keep the suggestions coming.

Thanks.

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Len
'59 220S Cabriolet-SOLD and living happily in Malta
'83 240D 351,500 miles original owner-SOLD
'88 560SL 41,000 miles - totaled and parted out
https://sites.google.com/site/mercedesstuff/home
'99 E300 turbo 227,500 miles
'03 SLK320 40,000 miles - gave to my daughter
'14 Smart electric coupe 28,500 miles
'14 Smart electric cabriolet 28,500 miles
'15 Smart electric coupe 28,000 miles