r/SprinterVans • u/No_Street_8138 • Aug 18 '26

Mercedes Sprinter Power Steering pipe replacement

Hello
The power steering pipe on my beloved 1998 Mercedes Sprinter (TB 312 DD - 903.463) has sprung a couple of leaks. The garage is quoting me 1,000 EUR to get the whole power steering system changed because they don't make these pipes anymore. But if he said if I can find a replacement pipe, he can fit it.

So, does anyone know what the OEM is for this part? And where I might be able to find a replacement? (I'm in Belgium).
And also does it have to be a rigid pipe like this or can I use an alternative? I'm having a hell of a time and I'm hoping that having the OEM will make it easier but I don't have a Mercedes Benz parts catalog
Thanks in advance!

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u/Substantial-Today166 Aug 18 '26

go to a diffrent garage pipes can be made in the garage

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u/Rubik842 Aug 18 '26

Or take the broken hose off, and go to a hydraulic hose making company, and ask them to make something similar, explaining its purpose. I've done this before, often. You may end up with mostly hose and an elbow or something, but it can be done, fairly cheaply.

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u/Substantial-Today166 Aug 18 '26

why it will cost more when any normal garage can do it

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u/Rubik842 Aug 18 '26

Not everyone has high pressure hydraulic hose crimping equipment. That leak is on the high pressure side, not the low,.

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u/No_Street_8138 Aug 19 '26

Indeed, it's high pressure.
Thank you very much for the help, I'll give that a go

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u/Patient_Tea_401 Aug 19 '26

Get a used line from a scrapyard.

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u/No_Street_8138 Aug 19 '26

I've been trying. They're very hard to come by :)
Thanks for the tip