A pump aggregate A comprises a one-piece cast hollow body 1 including an
exterior connection block 3 and an interior lateral wall 16 of a bearing
shield. A pressure transmission path is formed by a channel K which is
made by casting in the lateral wall 16 of the bearing shield and which
extends from the connection block 3 into a pump element mounting surface
18, 18', 18'' of the lateral wall 16 of the bearing shield.