Are other systems compatible (power steering, power brakes, a/c, etc)?
Brakes are assisted by vacuum. The stock mercedes vacuum pump is more than sufficient to activate the brakes in most vehicles. The Vickers power steering pump found on the OM617 engine is a powerful unit and works well with saginaw power steering boxes. The Vickers pump is serviceable and can be modified easily to put out more pressure and flow. We are testing it out with ram assisted units and should have some information on that soon.
