Yes, the 124 body V8 uses the tandem pump. 2 separate pumps bolted
together.
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=124034&M=119%2E975&GA=722%2E354&CT=M&cat=518&SID=13&SGR=030&SGN=01
"Wan-ning Tan" <suntan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> Oops, Karl is the expert. I was using the W124 setup to describe. The
> 300TE does use the power steering pump, right? Though the fluids still
> do not mix: power steering is power steering, self-leveling is
> self-leveling.
>
> Karl wrote:
> > AND it uses MB hydraulic oil, NOT power steering fluid.
> >
> > If it low, find the leak. Hydraulic oil does not eva****ate.
> >
> > If the leak is not around the rear struts and hoses going to the
reservoir,
> > it may have a hydraulic pump leaking into the crankcase. It does NOT
share
> > anything with the power steering. The pump is bolted to the timing
cover.
> >
> > Here is the pump:
> >
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb2.asp?TP=1&F=126039%5F568&M=117%2E96%5F322&GA=722%2E323350&L=765%2E706&CT=M&cat=322&SID=13&SGR=105&SGN=05
> >
> > Buy a manual before you do some expensive damage!!!!
> >
> >
> > "Wan-ning Tan" <suntan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> > news:k****nUrz2rAuIi7anZ2dnUVZ_vKunZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >>It is for the self-leveling. 560SEL has this option that maintains a
> >>constant height at the rear. Technically speaking, it maintains the
> >>angle of the body. In reality, the front weight stays nearly the
same.
> >> The passengers and luggage all puts load at the rear. When the
weight
> >>puts the rear down (i.e. changing the angle of the body), the system
> >>will pump oil into the rear shocks to raise it.
> >>
> >>The self-leveling shares the power steering pump. The power steering
> >>reservoir is on top of the pump.
> >>
> >>axel wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Friend of mine has a 1988 560SEL body is W126. I fix my own cars -
> >>>not Mercedes though - and therefore he asked me to take a look at a
> >>>low fluid level at a reservoir towards the front of the engine
> >>>compartment drive side. The lid states 'hydraulik oel', which really
> >>>just means hydraulic oil. I am suspecting that this is the power
> >>>steering fluid. Could anybody confirm?
> >>>He does not have the owners manual which should have a sketch of the
> >>>engine compartment labeling what it is. Online you don't find one
> >>>either that can be downloaded. Maybe somebody could scan the page
> >>>from the manual and send it.
> >>>
> >>>Thanks in advance for your help.
> >>>Axel
> >>
> >
> >
>
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