If it wasn't like 4hr away it might be interesting to look at it. I
can't imagine the PS is a big deal unless the rack is shot. Alas...
--FT
On 9/4/23 10:46 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
It doesn’t look bad from what I could see. Cargo compartment was kind of nasty,
but it’s a cargo
It doesn’t look bad from what I could see. Cargo compartment was kind of nasty,
but it’s a cargo compartment.
-D
> On Sep 4, 2023, at 7:36 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I should probably make a random lowball offer
>
> --FT
>
> On 9/4/23 10:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes w
I should probably make a random lowball offer
--FT
On 9/4/23 10:31 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote:
You could probably sell the aftermarket wheels and come close to breaking even.
-D
On Sep 4, 2023, at 6:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
wrote:
Cheap 211 wagon could be a reasonable
You could probably sell the aftermarket wheels and come close to breaking even.
-D
> On Sep 4, 2023, at 6:55 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Cheap 211 wagon could be a reasonable deal
>
> Random lowball offers will be ignored.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/8397935
Cheap 211 wagon could be a reasonable deal
Random lowball offers will be ignored.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/839793557465691
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AMazon has some packages of the things.
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> On Jul 7, 2022, at 12:37 AM, mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things?
> (I assume you're talking about the door panel fasteners)
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You can probably find knockoffs online. For something like this, I just buy
them when I’m at the dealer getting something else.
-D
> On Jul 6, 2022, at 10:28 PM, mitch--- via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things?
> (I assume you're talking about th
Do you have to go to the dealer for the door plastic things?
(I assume you're talking about the door panel fasteners)
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I keep a handful of the door rivets on hand for that reason. They’re pretty
much universal and you always need a couple when you pull door panels off.
I think I got a rebuild kit or something of the sort of the last ML that needed
a rear window regulator. Still had to remove it, so you need the
Yeah not a big deal to deal with those things, even if it is a hose or
something. That would be a decent deal for a beater ML and it actually
doesn't look half bad. Show up with 12 benjies and drive it off.
I've got to replace a rear regulator in mine, have had it for ages but
just haven't d
Rear window regulator is an hour’s work and about $30 in parts, as I recall.
The power steering leak is probably the commonly cracked reservoir with takes
all of about five minutes to swap and maybe $40-$50 in parts, if that.
-D
> On Jul 6, 2022, at 6:18 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote
This could be a good deal for a 163 ML500
All 4 tires are less than a year old. The AC and heat work great. Right
side, rear passenger window will not go up or down, and power steering
leek. The power steering needs repair. Engine is in good shape. No other
issues, just don’t have time to make
How about 2k?
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> On Jun 6, 2021, at 12:23 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> SHINNY AND WHINNY TURB DIESEL
>
> https://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/d/fairview-fs-1999-mercedes-e300-td/7332381532.html
>
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Damn, stuff just doesn't last like it used to. You'd think that a
seal would last a bit longer then just 30 years. Especially when
the manufacturer says to use ATF.
Manfred
Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2016 17:27:53 -0600
From: Peter Frederick
There are rumors that ATF in any version will eat the seal
I don't believe that. Worn out seals will leak with any color.
The 300TE had the tandem pump seals worn out due to being run dry for
quite a while. A kit and new seals fixed it. the 35 year old pump in
the 240D weeps. It has 35 years and a few 100K miles on it, so I think
it has served adm
There are rumors that ATF in any version will eat the seals out of the
PS pump.
My "new" 300D lost one a few years back, and the fluid was pink.
Peter
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I use the Febi equivalent in my '95 E300 (and I use whatever ATF bottle is
open on the shelf for my '87 wagon), which I think is like $7 or $9 per
liter. At my dealer I think they charged me $12 or $15 when I had to get
some of the 000 989 88 03 quickly.
Febi 08972 is "recommended" for use in sys
Wow! Really?
I think the last liter I bought at the dealer was like $12, if that.
Dan
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> On Dec 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> That's what I need to do. At $33 a litre, I will place it in a spot of
> distinction in the garage.
>
> Bob R
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> >>>> 210 or the 251 and it listed atf as the correct fluid
> >>>>
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>>
> >>>>>> On Dec 7, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes <
> >>>>> mercedes@
egative. ATF is only correct for power steering if the engine does not
>>>> have a serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
>>>>>
>>>>> -Curt
>>>>>
>>>>>From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>>>>> To: Merc
r steering if the engine does not
> >> have a serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
> >>>
> >>> -Curt
> >>>
> >>> From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> >>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> >>> Cc: Bob Rentf
t;> Negative. ATF is only correct for power steering if the engine does not
>> have a serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
>>>
>>> -Curt
>>>
>>> From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>>> Cc: Bob Rentf
om: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> > To: Mercedes Discussion List
> > Cc: Bob Rentfro
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:28 AM
> > Subject: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
> >
> > I need to top off the power steering f
ine does not have
> a serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
>
> -Curt
>
> From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
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> Cc: Bob Rentfro
> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:28 AM
> Subject: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
>
> I need t
That's what I use.
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> On Dec 7, 2016, at 10:28 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> wrote:
>
> I need to top off the power steering fluid in my W210. It's simply ATF, no?
> Would Mobil 1 ATF be an acceptable topping off fluid?
>
> Bob R
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> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:54 AM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
>
> Well I guess I better figure out the correct fluid
> Bob R
>
> On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 9:32 AM, Curt R
r 7, 2016 11:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
Well I guess I better figure out the correct fluid
Bob R
On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 9:32 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes
wrote:
Negative. ATF is only correct for power steering if the engine does not have a
serpentine belt. MB has
ng if the engine does not
>> have a serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
>>
>> -Curt
>>
>> From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Cc: Bob Rentfro
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:28 AM
>> Subject:
..
>
> -Curt
>
> From: Bob Rentfro via Mercedes
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Cc: Bob Rentfro
> Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:28 AM
> Subject: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
>
> I need to top off the power steering fluid in my W210. It's simply ATF, no?
&
Negative. ATF is only correct for power steering if the engine does not have a
serpentine belt. MB has a spec for that...
-Curt
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Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2016 11:28 AM
Subject: [MBZ] Power Steering Fluid
I need to top off the power steering fluid in my W210. It's simply ATF, no?
Would Mobil 1 ATF be an acceptable topping off fluid?
Bob R
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On Tue, 02 Jun 2015 09:55:29 -0500
Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote:
> On 01/06/2015 6:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> > The point has been made that power steering doesn't do much at speed.
> >
> > I say take the pump out of the belt circuit, as an Experiment, and see how
> > it drives.
THe 126 with PS seems more heavy to steer than any truck I ever drove
without PS. THis is a design "feature"
The SEL's steering is nearly impossible when the engine dies.
Dreadful, death on a stick. Nothing at all like the light and
pleasant steering of the manual W115. Or my old Falcon, for
I really liked the unpowered feel in Gump. Not so pleased with the dead feel
of the 300d
clay
On Jun 1, 2015, at 11:24 PM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote:
>> I would say that my 115 300D requires more effort than most vehicles that I
>> have driven with power steering.
>
> My W115 200D drives
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power steering
On 01/06/2015 6:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
> The point has been made that power steering doesn't do much at speed.
>
> I say take the pump out of the belt circuit, as an Experiment, and see how it
> drives. I suspect that once yo
On 01/06/2015 6:44 PM, Max Dillon via Mercedes wrote:
The point has been made that power steering doesn't do much at speed.
I say take the pump out of the belt circuit, as an Experiment, and see how it
drives. I suspect that once you get over 15 mph, you'll never know it is
missing.
The NA
I can agree with fmiser. my 110s never had PS and never needed it.
they are still the gold standard to me as far as steering goes. the
123 with PS is ok. THe 126 with PS seems more heavy to steer than
any truck I ever drove without PS. THis is a design "feature" I
love the light and agile
I would say that my 115 300D requires more effort than most vehicles
that I have driven with power steering.
My W115 200D drives great with manual steering. Yes, it's
a bit harder in a parking lot. But _other_ than that, you
don't even notice.
-- Jim
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The point has been made that power steering doesn't do much at speed.
I say take the pump out of the belt circuit, as an Experiment, and see how it
drives. I suspect that once you get over 15 mph, you'll never know it is
missing.
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Charleston SC
'87 300TD
'95 E300
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On 01/06/2015 5:22 PM, fmiser via Mercedes wrote:
clay wrote:
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like
to resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in
the power steering system.
Question is, can I delete the PS?
fmiser wrote:
Sure you could. But you probably want a differe
> > > clay wrote:
> > >
> > > The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like
> > > to resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in
> > > the power steering system.
> > >
> > > Question is, can I delete the PS?
> > fmiser wrote:
> >
> > Sure you could. But you probably want a differen
On 01/06/2015 2:40 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> clay wrote:
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to
resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power
steering system. I can live without the assist, and like
the feel of man handling the car. I liked tha
> clay wrote:
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to
resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power
steering system. I can live without the assist, and like
the feel of man handling the car. I liked that aspect in
Gump. Losing the added weight would be a bo
> clay wrote:
>
> The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to
> resolve for next to no cash would be the leak in the power
> steering system. I can live without the assist, and like
> the feel of man handling the car. I liked that aspect in
> Gump. Losing the added weight would be
Weather has not been cooperating and I was working too much to deal with the PS
problem. For the life of me I could not get my head around how to access the
silly thing short of tearing the car apart.
Today I had less wet weather and crawled under the car to see what I could do.
Brake cleaner
Ah, well that settle it. Fix the leak, since I am not going to find a manual
box for a while, and even less likely to install one properly. Better have
the engine steamed which will unmask all the leak spots for me.
clay
On Mar 16, 2015, at 6:58 PM, Curly McLain via Mercedes wrote:
> probab
It will be very hard to steer since the box is setup for power steering
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> On Mar 16, 2015, at 8:32 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote:
>
> The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for next to
> no cash would be the leak in the power steering system. I can
probably cheaper to fix the leak. You will need a manual steering
gearbox. that is all.
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for
next to no cash would be the leak in the power steering system. I
can live without the assist, and like the feel of man handling the
The w115 300d has a host of issues. One I would like to resolve for next to no
cash would be the leak in the power steering system. I can live without the
assist, and like the feel of man handling the car. I liked that aspect in
Gump. Losing the added weight would be a bonus.
Question is, c
Thanks Gary -
;-)
Sincerely,
Larry
On 2/9/2014 8:42 PM, Gary Hurst wrote:
that's just the old school ATF in a PS bottle. i'd happily use it in a W124
On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Larry T wrote:
Hi All,
I have a liter of Hydraulic Fluid I bought either from Rusty or the MB
dealer
that's just the old school ATF in a PS bottle. i'd happily use it in a W124
On Sun, Feb 9, 2014 at 8:35 PM, Larry T wrote:
> Hi All,
> I have a liter of Hydraulic Fluid I bought either from Rusty or the MB
> dealer several years ago. It's FEBI (Bilstein) # 08972 and it says it is
> to be
Hi All,
I have a liter of Hydraulic Fluid I bought either from Rusty or the
MB dealer several years ago. It's FEBI (Bilstein) # 08972 and it says
it is to be used for Specs;
MB 236.3,
Dexron II,
Voith 55-6335, (Standard Drain) &
ZF TE - ML 09, 11, 14A, 03D, 04D & 17k.
Does anyone kno
'Nother ATTABOY! for the sergeant.
Wilton
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Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 9:54 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power Steering/Steering Gearbox Question
Hah, that reminds me of comment from new S
Hah, that reminds me of comment from new SECDEF to a staff sergeant yesterday.
Mr Hagel served as an Army grunt in Vietnam, and told the sergeant there was a
time in his life when he was terrified of staff sergeants. Sergeant replied
"You should be sir."
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'95 E300,
According to OSHA Stoddard solvent is a mineral spirits type solvent,
obtainable in many paint stores.
As a child during the 1930s I remember being sent to the filling station
(service station) on the corner with an empty gallon jug for "naptha".
Further checking found that the term naphtha cove
Stoddard Solvent is dry cleaning fluid. Works wonders at cleaning virtually
everything. I remember procuring a gallon of it when I was going through AOCS
in Pensacola for the class. We kept it in the mop closet (away from prying
eyes). At the dreaded rifle inspection the DI could not find an
The turkey baster does work over time. Without solvent or flush I'd expect
any new fluid to turn dark pretty quick. Once you do it a few times you'd
be able to see the filter at the bottom of the reservoir for quite a while.
The new fluid will end up cleaning stuff up or mixing with fluid you ne
Where do you find stoddard solvent these days? I haven't seen it years -
but haven't really tried. I used many gallons of it washing the oil off the
belly of Dad's C195, back in the day!
On Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 6:02 PM, G Mann wrote:
> I opened the return line and slipped some rubber hose over i
The return line on the W140 is pretty tough to get to, nothing like earlier
models where it's right out there with a hose clamp on it. I don't have any
Stoddard solvent, but I do have two liters of MB PS fluid, so I have plenty to
flush.
I'm not keen about the turkey baster/suck the reservoir
I opened the return line and slipped some rubber hose over it with a clamp,
hooked up a harbor freight 12 volt pump and sucked it dry... then plumbed
in a 2 liter bottle of stoddard solvent and did a "power flush" of the
whole PS system while turning the wheel from lock to lock [car up on
stands] w
There is no drain bolt, but...
The hole for the locking bolt (locks the steering gear in center position) is
what I use. FSM should describe that job and show the bolt. It is either 13
or 14mm. Once you get it out, if the steering is pointed straight ahead, you
will see a detent in the hole
Come on, live life on the edge!
--R
On 3/13/13 4:39 PM, Dan Penoff wrote:
Looking for a possible drain on the steering gear on my W140, I noticed there
was a large bolt head about halfway up the front (bottom) side.
Anyone know if this is a drain?
I don't want to be removing bolts from the s
Looking for a possible drain on the steering gear on my W140, I noticed there
was a large bolt head about halfway up the front (bottom) side.
Anyone know if this is a drain?
I don't want to be removing bolts from the steering gear box without knowing
what they are for
Dan
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'Zackly my point.
Wilton
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To:
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2012 5:05 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power steering leak - yep, I did it
On Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:45:51 -0500 "WILTON" wrote:
While tightening cap on 91 350SDL power
On Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:45:51 -0500 "WILTON" wrote:
> While tightening cap on 91 350SDL power steering pump a few weeks ago,
> I evidently let the cap turn. This caused the gasket to get slightly
> "chewed/cut," which has resulted in a leak. Rusty is sending a new
> gasket.
Rusty sure takes c
While tightening cap on 91 350SDL power steering pump a few weeks ago, I
evidently let the cap turn. This caused the gasket to get slightly
"chewed/cut," which has resulted in a leak. Rusty is sending a new gasket.
Wilton
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Yes, and I'm pretty confident that your PSF, if not too old, would work fine.
Max
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Allan Streib wrote:
On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:28 -0400, "Max Dillon" wrote:
> Should work fine in the older MB cars. Can also use to lube the
On Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:28 -0400, "Max Dillon" wrote:
> Should work fine in the older MB cars. Can also use to lube the throttle
> linkage.
Older cars use ATF for power steering, no?
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Should work fine in the older MB cars. Can also use to lube the throttle
linkage.
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Jerry Herrman wrote:
It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the
garage. Gotta get rid of some things.
Mix with acetone, use on stuck bolts.
Walt
On Aug 24, 2011 11:22 PM, "Jerry Herrman" wrote:
> It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in
the garage. Gotta get rid of some things.
> Let's start with PS fluid. I have about a dozen bottles, various brands.
Never used eve
Most petroleum fluids are hydroscopic, so chances are they have already
absorbed enough water to make then worthless :D
-Rolf
On 8/24/2011 11:22 PM, Jerry Herrman wrote:
It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the
garage. Gotta get rid of some things.
Let's sta
It appears I throw nothing away. Which is why I have run out of room in the
garage. Gotta get rid of some things.
Let's start with PS fluid. I have about a dozen bottles, various brands. Never
used even one. (Please don't ask why I acquired them).They are the "one size
fits all" type, claiming
The noise probably has something to do with the suspension rather than the
power steering system. Think bushings, tie rod ends, etc.
On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 3:22 PM, Rich Thomas <
richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> wrote:
> 79 TD, fluid is clean and up to proper level. I recall some mention
79 TD, fluid is clean and up to proper level. I recall some mention of
this issue in the past but don't remember the story. Steering works OK,
just groans when I turn the wheel. This is a fairly recent innovation
that Brunnhilda has presented.
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On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:58 AM, Luther wrote:
> A selection of bits is very helpful, something similar to
http://tinyurl.com/pldtzu
Ooh, nice. Undoubtedly made from the finest Chinese pot metal for
that price, but there are some weird ones in there I've never heard of
that just might save the d
A selection of bits is very helpful, something similar to
http://cgi.ebay.com/100-Pcs-Screwdriver-Bit-Set-Case-Hex-Torx-Philips_W0QQitemZ120418781152QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item1c0984c7e0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%
Exactly. I have several short pieces of Allen wrench that I've cut off the
long end of one to turn with either a wrench or a 1/4" socket, depending on
what will reach where.
On Sat, May 16, 2009 at 9:25 AM, Craig McCluskey wrote:
> On Sat, 16 May 2009 09:22:34 -0400 E M wrote:
>
> > for that sc
On Sat, 16 May 2009 09:22:34 -0400 E M wrote:
> for that screw, maybe try an allen wrench, not a socket, and put a small
> matching wrench on the hex part of the shaft. I know not the standard
> way of doing things, but when all else fairs, you do what you gotta do.
> lol. Oh yeah, and watch yo
for that screw, maybe try an allen wrench, not a socket, and put a small
matching wrench on the hex part of the shaft. I know not the standard way
of doing things, but when all else fairs, you do what you gotta do. lol. Oh
yeah, and watch your fingers.
Good luck.
Ed
300E
2009/5/15 Craig McClus
On Fri, 15 May 2009 17:20:40 -0600 Craig McCluskey
wrote:
> I'll send pictures separately because I know they will be delayed.
Here are the pictures ...
Craig
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Anybody ever change one of these?
I'm in the process of doing so and having difficulties. I'm new to the
124s and am not at all pleased with the quality of the CD manual. The
instructions are VERY sketchy! The 123 manuals are much better.
Page 5 of 46-4000.pdf says I have to take the high voltage
A nice way to do a flush- refill. I will try it out next time. It Sure
does save the hassle of removing the pipe from the pump reservoir.
regards
mak
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Subj
Way behind (on digest) but catching up...
My method: put front end up on jackstands, position drain pan under pwr strg
box, remove plug for the centering bolt, turn wheels off center. Remove the
reservoir cap, all the fluid runs out of the box.
Refill does take some time as there will be a lo
E M wrote:
Can anyone recommend a good brand of PS fluid, or best to just pick up the
MB brand?
With the cost of a new Vickers pump, I'd buy a bottle or two of MBZ stuff every
five years.
Mitch.
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> To: "Mercedes Discussion List"
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 6:34 PM
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
>
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ssion List"
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
No, do NOT use ATF, use power steering fluid (they are NOT the
same!). ATF will cause the steering box to leak, as mine does. Much
less after a year of proper PS fluid.
The W123 chassis used A
I think that removing the return line and hand-cranking
the pulley to pump out all the goo works very well.
Just keep topping off the tank and pump until it comes
out clean. Work the steering back and forth a few times
too. It's really not that hard, if you take off the
one hose and the belt.
-
On Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:34:11 -0600 Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> No, do NOT use ATF, use power steering fluid (they are NOT the
> same!). ATF will cause the steering box to leak, as mine does. Much
> less after a year of proper PS fluid.
>
> The W123 chassis used ATF.
I call
>>
>> Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:34:11 -0600
>> From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
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ng there's a Mercedes branded ATF as well as antifreeze? This
>> is news to me.
>
> I'm thinking he used MBZ power steering fluid in his power steering. IIRC,
> Type A ATF was the original fill on older cars (Dexron is OK for
> replacement), and cars made after a certain p
Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
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Date: Monday, November 10, 2008, 8:34 PM
I think the change occured with the W126 chassis in 1981 -- anything
later than that, use PS fluid, not ATF.
Older pumps are clearly marked "Use A
le leak, I replaced it and the
new one hasn't leaked but I haven't put in ATF either...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:34:11 -0600
From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
To: Mercedes Discussion List
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What about the 201? Mine had a terrible leak, I replaced it and the new one
hasn't leaked but I haven't put in ATF either...
-Curt
Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:34:11 -0600
From: Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] power steering fluid ??
To: Mercedes Discussion
No, do NOT use ATF, use power steering fluid (they are NOT the
same!). ATF will cause the steering box to leak, as mine does. Much
less after a year of proper PS fluid.
The W123 chassis used ATF.
Pete
On Nov 10, 2008, at 11:21 AM, E M wrote:
Can someone refresh my memory? In a W124 gass
Mitch wrote: "I'm thinking he used MBZ power steering fluid in his power
steering."
Yes, that is what I meant.
Donald H. Snook
McDonald, Tinker, Skaer, Quinn & Herrington, P.A.
300 West Douglas
P.O. Box 207
Wichita, Kansas 67201 0207
Tel. (316) 263-5851
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power steering flush/fill was Re: Good on Advance
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Chris
wrote: "Not sure if that is exactly how I did it, my friend would
remember better.
Chris wrote: "Not sure if that is exactly how I did it, my friend would
remember better...BUT, MY POINT: has anyone done similar? I have used the "suck
out with baster and refill and then repeat" method, but the full drain above
had much better results."
I used my topsider to suck it out, inste
andrew strasfogel wrote:
Are you saying there's a Mercedes branded ATF as well as antifreeze? This
is news to me.
I'm thinking he used MBZ power steering fluid in his power steering. IIRC, Type
A ATF was the original fill on older cars (Dexron is OK for replacement), and
cars ma
ad much
better results.
Thoughts? Am I doing harm using this method?
Chris
Next time, I did the same except just turned the w
--- On Mon, 11/10/08, Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
From: Donald Snook <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [MBZ] Power steering flush/fill was Re:
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