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Merc ML Power Steering Hose Burst

  • 18-03-2016 3:15pm
    #1
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,340 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Guys, lost power steering and all fluid today.

    My mechanic said its the hose on the power steering pump. He has it removed but mentioned that the pet alone is €370ish plus VAT!

    Told me to check if I can get it repaired in the likes of hose doctor or Pirtec?
    Anyone ever do this?

    Car is a 2002 ML270 W163 model.

    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    Stephenc66
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 248 ✭✭Stephenc66


    It is worth a call. If they have to correct ends it is likely that it would be better the an original and a lot cheaper. They may even call to the garage and make the pipe on site from the van


  • #3
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Not DIY effort, moved to main forum


  • #4
    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 40,340 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Stephenc66 wrote: »
    It is worth a call. If they have to correct ends it is likely that it would be better the an original and a lot cheaper. They may even call to the garage and make the pipe on site from the van

    Cheers. Went to Hydraseal in Blanch as I was stuck for time. They couldn't do anything as the burst was on the mild steel pipe rather than the hose. They said it would have to be welded.

    Ended up inanmlocal fabricator and he put a small weld on it and fixed it. Now to get it refitted and hopefully it holds up.


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