Maybe Im wrong about the pump but Wow $668.00 for a pump thats nuts!!!! plus installation... anybody have any suggestions? It was not low on fluid!!! at 65,000 miles...I thought it might be a pulley bearing till I opened the hood its coming from the pump and its loud! Sounds like marbles in a coffee can.. and slippage inside and a clunk ever so often.......

 

That is list price at a Chrysler dealership, the Mopar part number is 05097049AA and list price is $668.00.
The MB part number is A002-466-12-01 and the local MB dealer sells it for $478.00.
I hope this helps.

 

Thanks Paul that was my next step to check with MB. . . . Is that a c320 or slk 320 part? or do you think it could be different on a xfire?
Im Just not sure yet that the pump is bad either. at these prices Im a little nervous about buying the part till im sure guess I will have to take it in to the stealership. to be sure....It doesnt seem to be a problem steering the car....

 

Try removing the belt and turn it by hand to see if it is rough or binds up ! Sure it's not the idler pulley ???

Sorry dude, I just caught the other thread on this......never mind !!!

Good luck !

 

Yeah its a lotta money for a pump just wanta be sure b4 I jump in with both feet.
I thought it was a tensioner pulley or idler bearing but I spun those and they are smooth darn it.....
Had to ride the bike today.
I didnt want to shred the belt and cause more problems.
And now its time to head to the house. thanks for your imput, you guys....

 

On a day like today Damn the bad luck !!!

PS : Hope you and yours made it thru the storm unharmed, get much damage in Stinkerdena ?
I was living just off Beltway 8 and Red Bluff when Alicia came thru. Moved to Austin shortly there later !!!
That was the 4th hurricane in my lifetime livin on the coast and the last I wanted to face head on.

 

Chrysler parts direct also has a better price than the MSRP. I attached a screen shot of their site.

 

I just looked at RockAuto.com.

$233 and $50 back for the core?

Is this it?

 

Our car is the SLK320 (R170) but I believe the C320 has the same pump. The MB part number I posted is the correct part. As far a a rebuilt part I am sure there are several rebuilders and the R170 platform started using the M112 engine about 2000 I believe, for a aftermarket pump just look for a SLK320 (R170) with a M112 engine.

 

Amazing, the SRT6 pump is cheaper than the N/A pump. I wonder what the difference is between the two.

 

One thing to consider: Did the pump allow any metal to contaminate the fluid? If so you will need to flush the system. I have installed inline filters in the return line to catch any particles that may be floating in the fluid. That is mostly on Rack and Pinion where you get a lot of aluminum in the fluid. But you still need to check and/or flush.

Not flushing the bad fluid out could cause pump failure again or even premature wear on the box.

James

 

THIS IS ONE COOL CLUB!!!
Thanks you guys.

This is the first steering pump for me to replace, I wonder whats a good way to flush out the system. Iv'e done brakes before (bleeding)
Thats a good point about flushing it out THANKS....

About the storm ----- I was only without power 1 day Real lucky....
Many are still w/out power!