Tandem pump to single PS Pump.

[Virgovirgo71]

Hello. If anyone can help, it'll be very much appreciated. My engine being a V8 M113 has (as we all know) got the tandem pump to control the PS and ABC. What I'm asking is this, If I delete the tandem pump and replace it with a single pump from a SL350 R230 (Direct Fit) would the PS hose from the tandem pump to the rack be a direct fit into the single pump? My ABC has been deleted and I have a spring setup with front and rear torsion bars. I've looked at some diagrams, and it seems there's two fittings, I'm thinking that it does fit although the fittings seem to be different. Il attach an image to give an idea. Many thanks for looking.

Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

 

[renault12ts]

Discussions about this on the US forums suggest the fitting of the hose is NOT a direct fit.

 

[Druk]

Investigate whether taking the vanes out the tandem pump is a possibility and just leaving it in place.

 

[Virgovirgo71]

Investigate whether taking the vanes out the tandem pump is a possibility and just leaving it in place.

I've looked at doing that but it means capping off all hoses to the struts. Plus I think my tandem pump is on its way out as it's becoming more and more noisy.

Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

 

[Virgovirgo71]

I've looked at doing that but it means capping off all hoses to the struts. Plus I think my tandem pump is on its way out as it's becoming more and more noisy. Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

So, it looks like il have to buy a Power steering hose that fits the single PS Pump (SL350) and connect it to the Steering rack (which is the same) as a SL500. Would anybody know the Part number for the hose?

Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK