Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
On Mar 27, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Dave Wakin wrote: Not sure what else to check - maybe the PS Filter? I figured I would change that and the fluid and go from there, but I am not sure I am looking at the right peice in the puzzle. Thanks in advance, Dave Wakin Changing the fluid and filter has cured stiff PS many times. I hope that's all you need to do. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
Plan to get change that and see what happens - thanks again for your help Dave - Original Message - From: "Marshall Booth" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump Dave Wakin wrote: Thanks for the reply Marshall - The car has never been in an accident and the problem doesn't seem to be temperature related as it did it on the way to work today (about 20 or so out). I will check the ball joints. Would a clogged filter do this? What has me confused is after I turned and moved the plastic piece inside the reservoir, the steering seemed to be much better (didn't drive, just moved wheels side to side). Clearly worth changing the filter and fluid to see if it helps. Ball joints commonly fail after 150-200kmi. If one is bad, it's prudent to replace both as they have seen the same service and commonly wear at the same rate. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
Dave Wakin wrote: Thanks for the reply Marshall - The car has never been in an accident and the problem doesn't seem to be temperature related as it did it on the way to work today (about 20 or so out). I will check the ball joints. Would a clogged filter do this? What has me confused is after I turned and moved the plastic piece inside the reservoir, the steering seemed to be much better (didn't drive, just moved wheels side to side). Clearly worth changing the filter and fluid to see if it helps. Ball joints commonly fail after 150-200kmi. If one is bad, it's prudent to replace both as they have seen the same service and commonly wear at the same rate. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
Thanks for the reply Marshall - The car has never been in an accident and the problem doesn't seem to be temperature related as it did it on the way to work today (about 20 or so out). I will check the ball joints. Would a clogged filter do this? What has me confused is after I turned and moved the plastic piece inside the reservoir, the steering seemed to be much better (didn't drive, just moved wheels side to side). Thanks Dave Wakin this car is the 1990 300TE with 137K PS pumps fail. Sometimes by leaking and sometimes by not pumping. I could IMAGINE it pumping okay when cold and poorly when hot. The high pressure line CAN become occluded (not unusual if the car has had a front end collision - the hose LOOKS fine) and this might be worse when hot than cold. If the ball joints rust up (NOT unusual for a car that sits for months) the steering can get VERY stiff, but it's NOT usually temperature sensitive. Only new ball joints will fix that. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
Dave Wakin wrote: I am hoping someone can give me some pointers on what to check here - the car is my wifes 90 300TE with 137K on it. The car was basically parked for the winter and we just started using it again. We took it to my MIL this weekend (about 60 miles), and it was the first time I had driven it other then around the block. Not long into the trip it felt like the steering started to get stiff and tight, almost like there is no power steering. I pulled over and checked the fluid - there was plenty, and it was nice and warm. I moved the plastic plunger thing that is in the middle of the cup up and down and turned it (not sure what this is, but I moved it around). When I got back in the car, I turned the wheels side to side and they turned with little effort. However, back on the road, it seems like it is fighting me around corners and turns. I took it to work today, and at startup I did the side-to-side wheel test again and it feels stiff again. Not sure what else to check - maybe the PS Filter? I figured I would change that and the fluid and go from there, but I am not sure I am looking at the right peice in the puzzle. PS pumps fail. Sometimes by leaking and sometimes by not pumping. I could IMAGINE it pumping okay when cold and poorly when hot. The high pressure line CAN become occluded (not unusual if the car has had a front end collision - the hose LOOKS fine) and this might be worse when hot than cold. If the ball joints rust up (NOT unusual for a car that sits for months) the steering can get VERY stiff, but it's NOT usually temperature sensitive. Only new ball joints will fix that. Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) "der Dieseling Doktor" [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi
[MBZ] 124 Wagon Steering - Possible Bad Power Steering Pump
I am hoping someone can give me some pointers on what to check here - the car is my wifes 90 300TE with 137K on it. The car was basically parked for the winter and we just started using it again. We took it to my MIL this weekend (about 60 miles), and it was the first time I had driven it other then around the block. Not long into the trip it felt like the steering started to get stiff and tight, almost like there is no power steering. I pulled over and checked the fluid - there was plenty, and it was nice and warm. I moved the plastic plunger thing that is in the middle of the cup up and down and turned it (not sure what this is, but I moved it around). When I got back in the car, I turned the wheels side to side and they turned with little effort. However, back on the road, it seems like it is fighting me around corners and turns. I took it to work today, and at startup I did the side-to-side wheel test again and it feels stiff again. Not sure what else to check - maybe the PS Filter? I figured I would change that and the fluid and go from there, but I am not sure I am looking at the right peice in the puzzle. Thanks in advance, Dave Wakin
