2001 ML with 50,000 miles.....oil drops on driveway, power steering made noise.....Independant MB shop diagnosed bad p.s.pump. Pump, resevoir, hoses replaced.....$750. Didn't go to the dealer, too many bad results in the past. I did not get an extended warranty. Any one else had this pump fail or did I get stiffed again? comments...
The pump on my '00 ML430 failed at about 76,000 miles - noticed a few drops of oil on the drive way and checked the PAS oil level to confirm.
Thought it might be the O ring between pump and resevoir costing a couple of bucks - but no joy, needed a new pump so took it down my local indy mechanic and had them change it.
Lkewise too many bad experiences with the local MB dealer - so for anything major I go to an indy who lives and dies by his reputation.
BTW - price you paid seems about right.
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Tim (Formerly a senior race engineer / designer at Cosworth Racing UK for Formula 1 and CART engines)
'00 ML430
Replaced with Lexus RX400h 4x4 (0 to 60MPH in 6.5 seconds and 30MPG city)
My other 4x4 '03 Colbalt Blue Porsche Stage III 996 Twin Turbo (60 to 130MPH in 8.7 seconds and 12 MPG)
2005 Mini Cooper S, a pocket rocket
2002 VW Beetle, daily hack
Past cars of note:
'02 Porsche 996
'99 Porsche Boxster
Vehicle: ML 320 2001 / C 230 Kompressor 1999 / Mazda Miata / Plymouth Voyager 1998
Location: Thornton, Colorado
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Originally Posted by thevj
2001 ML with 50,000 miles.....oil drops on driveway, power steering made noise.....Independant MB shop diagnosed bad p.s.pump. Pump, resevoir, hoses replaced.....$750. Didn't go to the dealer, too many bad results in the past. I did not get an extended warranty. Any one else had this pump fail or did I get stiffed again? comments...
Hello I had the same problem!! I went to MB dealer they said me about hose Inf was bad. They changed for a new hose (RECALL) double check in it. all 2001 ml need to change it. That hose come from radiator to the pump. Check your car if need It, the dealer could change it free.
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