W211 Power Steering Hose Burst (E220 OM646 211.006)

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Had to top up the Power Steering fluid in the old W211 the other day.

Noticed small amount of fluid coming out of the undertrays over past couple of days.

Removed undertrays and could see that Right side of steering rack (where hose from pump goes in) was quite wet.

Cleaned everything up then after running engine and having someone move wheel slightly while checking underneath I can see the fluid weeping out the hose. Bummer.

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Good news is I can see the leak.

Bad news is the hose is A2114664981, not listed on ebay etc. and looks a right pain to change.
 
Hose off.
New one from Mercedes is £153.60 and 5+ working days for delivery.

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I'll try local hydraulic hose company tomorrow to see if they can repair it.
 
All fixed £40, had a new hose made just using the ends from the Mercedes original one.
Also made the union at the steering end so that I could rotate the hose easy and keep the union away from the chassis when installed.

Did away with the bracket in the middle, I've just secured it with some rubber and cable ties.
Wouldn't be preferred option as I like to stick to OEM and original but on a 17 year old 250k mile car I think everything that can be done to keep it on the road is a good thing.

Not put all the undertays back on yet till I make sure it's ok.

Also gonna remove the side trays and clean/wax the brake pipes while I am at it.
 
Just in case anyone else is looking for this.

Edelmann 60231 lists on Amazon as being same as MB 2114664981.

Out of stock at moment but thought I'd stick it here for reference.
 
Hose off.
New one from Mercedes is £153.60 and 5+ working days for delivery.

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I'll try local hydraulic hose company tomorrow to see if they can repair it.
Hose off.
New one from Mercedes is £153.60 and 5+ working days for delivery.

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I'll try local hydraulic hose company tomorrow to see if they can repair it.
Hi got this problem atm how was the pipe to remove rack end
Cheers jez
 

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