w210 power steering leak - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

dubadaddy · #1 07-05-2010, 04:03 PM

I seem to have a leak at the power steering. I searched the existing thread that pertains to that, however, I don't seem to see a leak at the control valve on the steering arm and I don't see a leak at the power steering pump. I am only refilling the fluid every couple of weeks so it doesn't seem to be a big one.

Any ideas that I could check out myself?? I bought the little o-rings but it does not seem to be leaking from that area of the steering arm.

RAYMOND485 · #2 07-05-2010, 04:11 PM

E350 2006 24K
GO TO ANY AUTO STORE, USE A LEAK STOP, FOR SMALL LEAKS IT WORKS

Gilly · #3 07-05-2010, 06:38 PM

On the M119, the typical leak is the short hose that connects the reservoir to the pump itself. Done a lot of those, mostly on the older ones like the 500SL and 500SEL (129 and 140 chassis) but I htink the E420 210 chassis uses the same setup.
Gilly

dubadaddy · #4 07-05-2010, 07:31 PM

Have used the leak stop in conjunction with power steering fluid and does not work.

Hoses seem to be fine, no evidence of leakage at connections.

Gilly · #5 07-06-2010, 04:46 AM

If it is wet or l;eaking around the pump, it is probably this hose, it is only a few inches long and quite hard to see. It is under the reservoir itself.
Gilly