Just a further note on the subject of fluids. The Mercedes hydraulic
oil does have an industrial equivalent which is used by the
rebuilders. However, it is only available in 5 gallon containers and is
a lot cheaper than the mb package. However, if you
only need a few quarts, consider the space and cost.
The rebuilder at Star Motors told me that they had made a test on the
seals and o rings some time ago-the ones used in the
Vickers pumps. They immersed those parts in various fluids including
ATF and including the equivalent to the MB and the MB oil.
Deterioration took placein all but the latter two.
Constantine
