Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: gnj588d on October 19, 2007, 13:23:03

Title: Power steering pump
Post by: gnj588d on October 19, 2007, 13:23:03

I have just found out where the leak is on my power steering pump,Its from a small blanking plate on the side near the top,its got a pin in front of it to retain it.Has anyone got any ideas for the best way to fix it? Many thanks Mike Rutledge U.K.

Title: Re: Power steering pump
Post by: ja17 on October 19, 2007, 15:58:41

Hello,

I think the pressure valve is behind the plate. It has O-rings if I recal.  You will need to dis-assemble and replace the o-rings. I would replace the front seal while your at it.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

Title: Re: Power steering pump
Post by: gnj588d on October 20, 2007, 08:41:53

Thanks Joe,I have ordered new seels.Cheers.

Title: Re: Power steering pump
Post by: jeffc280sl on October 21, 2007, 08:02:39

I think you need to take the pully off to do anything with the pump.  Use the correct tool for removing it.  A wheel pull will damage the pully.

Jeff C.
1970 280SL 4-speed

Title: Re: Power steering pump
Post by: gnj588d on October 25, 2007, 14:43:22

I have taken the pump apart but the pressure plate is held by a pin which looks diffacult to remove,is the pin and plate under pressure,if so it looks hard to get back.Any advice appreciated.  Mike Rutledge.UK

Title: Re: Power steering pump
Post by: al_lieffring on October 25, 2007, 16:58:20

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Originally posted by gnj588d

I have taken the pump apart but the pressure plate is held by a pin which looks diffacult to remove,is the pin and plate under pressure,if so it looks hard to get back.Any advice appreciated.  Mike Rutledge.UK

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yes, there is a spring under pressure behind the plate.

Al Lieffring
66 230Sl
a-cheesin with a new 85 l. tank