There are also small pumps intended for filling the lower units of outboard motors with gear oil available for very little money. They pump a bit faster than an oil can and with any luck the fitting on the pump will fit the cap on the oil bottle. I have used that sort of thing with some success.
Randy B -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 5:20 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear Diff Fluid What they said, and if you can't find an easier way to get the ATF in the trans and the lube in the diff, I have used a pump oil can. It takes a while, but it will put the stuff into hard to get to places, and doesn't not cost a fortune or tie up a lot of space. At 05:10 PM 5/11/2006, you wrote: > > you don't fill high enough to leak out the fill hole, as this can cause > > front seal problems if the overflow vent is blocked. And then I hear, > > yes, > > do fill high enough to leak out the fill hole, then put in the plug. > > ... > > Also: below I'm advised to suck the fluid out. Is this to say drain > > AND suck > > for greater fluid evacuation? Draining out the drain hole is not > > enough? > >It's all about level. If it's level, it ought to fully drain and you >won't overfill. If you just jack the ass of the car up for access, then >all might not drain out, and you could overfill a bit. If you need to >jack it for access, run the front up on ramps first. (Or jack up both >ends, but I find 50% rampage easier.) > >I used the sucker on the 240D, but that's because it was full of >black glop with the texture of runny mashed potatoes. It wouldn't >actually drain much by itself. > >-- Jim > > >_______________________________________ >http://www.striplin.net >For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ >For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
