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> On Feb 14, 2023, at 10:40 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > He's out on the road buying up all available Mercedes classics selling for > under $1,00. > >> On Tue, Feb 14, 2023, 6:42 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >> >> Where is the list moderator enforcing the trim your post rule? >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Feb 14, 2023, at 5:31 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Huh that’s interesting. Definitely something to take into consideration. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>> On Feb 14, 2023, at 11:44 AM, Ronald Courcy via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Dimitri., I have used atf for power steering fluid, on a 87 and on a >> 92 w124 >>>> The 92 was leaking badly , the leaking stopped while I was waiting for >> the proper fluid to arrive. I am leary about putting the correct fluid in. >>>> ________________________________ >>>> From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of >> mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com <mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com> >>>> Sent: Monday, February 13, 2023 11:28 AM >>>> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Mercedes Digest, Vol 207, Issue 68 >>>> >>>> Send Mercedes mailing list submissions to >>>> mercedes@okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to >>>> mercedes-requ...@okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> You can reach the person managing the list at >>>> mercedes-ow...@okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >>>> than "Re: Contents of Mercedes digest..." >>>> >>>> >>>> Today's Topics: >>>> >>>> 1. Spotted locally (Curt Raymond) >>>> 2. Re: Spotted locally (dan penoff.com) >>>> 3. Re: Spotted locally (Kaleb Striplin) >>>> 4. ATF in w124 ps pump? (Dimitri Seretakis) >>>> 5. Re: Spotted locally (Randy Bennell) >>>> 6. Re: ATF in w124 ps pump? (Curt Raymond) >>>> 7. Re: ATF in w124 ps pump? (Dimitri Seretakis) >>>> 8. Re: Happy Birthday AZBob! (Bob Rentfro) >>>> 9. Re: ATF in w124 ps pump? (Curt Raymond) >>>> >>>> >>>> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >>>> >>>> Message: 1 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:16:02 +0000 (UTC) >>>> From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: [MBZ] Spotted locally >>>> Message-ID: <2132741421.959000.1676301362...@mail.yahoo.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>>> >>>> Driving home yesterday I spotted this stately gentleman: >>>> >> https://townlinemotors.com/vdp/19468748/Used-1973-MercedesBenz-220-for-sale-in-Orange-MA-01364 >>>> >>>> It looked good as we drove by, didn't stop to check in any closer. >> Price seems high but if the mileage were real... >>>> >>>> -Curt >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 2 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 15:20:59 +0000 >>>> From: dan penoff.com <d...@penoff.com> >>>> To: Okie Benz <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spotted locally >>>> Message-ID: <bcf9bbba-3719-4048-9da8-71bc5643d...@penoff.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" >>>> >>>> Pretty optimistic for a W114, even with the miles. >>>> >>>> If that had AC AZ Bob would be on it like a hobo on a hotdog as he >> says. Could be a good birthday present, though! >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 10:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Driving home yesterday I spotted this stately gentleman: >>>>> >> https://townlinemotors.com/vdp/19468748/Used-1973-MercedesBenz-220-for-sale-in-Orange-MA-01364 >>>>> >>>>> It looked good as we drove by, didn't stop to check in any closer. >> Price seems high but if the mileage were real... >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 3 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:24:33 -0600 >>>> From: Kaleb Striplin <ka...@striplin.net> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spotted locally >>>> Message-ID: <b77092e9-7ed0-40a1-815d-d380e5b25...@striplin.net> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>>> >>>> Holy crack >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 9:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ?Driving home yesterday I spotted this stately gentleman: >>>>> >> https://townlinemotors.com/vdp/19468748/Used-1973-MercedesBenz-220-for-sale-in-Orange-MA-01364 >>>>> >>>>> It looked good as we drove by, didn't stop to check in any closer. >> Price seems high but if the mileage were real... >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 4 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:31:21 -0500 >>>> From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: [MBZ] ATF in w124 ps pump? >>>> Message-ID: <e44d6381-7764-4519-b7e3-b0e14bfac...@yahoo.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>>> >>>> Can I use Dexron/Mercon ATF in a W124 ps pump? Ideally I?d like to use >> the MB stuff but the reservoir is completely empty and I don?t want to >> drive to an MB dealer like that. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 5 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:01:47 -0600 >>>> From: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> >>>> To: Curt Raymond via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Spotted locally >>>> Message-ID: <67635896-18d9-f381-8566-9514ca014...@bennell.ca> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed >>>> >>>>>> On 13/02/2023 9:16 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >>>>> Driving home yesterday I spotted this stately gentleman: >>>>> >> https://townlinemotors.com/vdp/19468748/Used-1973-MercedesBenz-220-for-sale-in-Orange-MA-01364 >>>>> >>>>> It looked good as we drove by, didn't stop to check in any closer. >> Price seems high but if the mileage were real... >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> >>>> >>>> You have to wonder why someone would buy something like that and >>>> essentially never drive it. >>>> >>>> 50 years old and supposedly only driven, 750 miles per year? >>>> >>>> Randy >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 6 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:05:17 +0000 (UTC) >>>> From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ATF in w124 ps pump? >>>> Message-ID: <1429198213.990408.1676304317...@mail.yahoo.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>>> >>>> IIRC the rule of thumb is that a car with a serpentine belt can not use >> ATF. >>>> >>>> I ruined 2 (the seals leaked) before I learned my lesson. Be smarter >> than me. >>>> >>>> -Curt >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:32:12 AM EST, Dimitri Seretakis via >> Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Can I? use Dexron/Mercon ATF in a W124 ps pump? Ideally I?d like to use >> the MB stuff but the reservoir is completely empty and I don?t want to >> drive to an MB dealer like that. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 7 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:17:27 -0500 >>>> From: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> >>>> To: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >>>> Cc: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ATF in w124 ps pump? >>>> Message-ID: <27b70859-a3b2-4077-a918-7aa67a3fe...@yahoo.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>>> >>>> Can I use off the shelf generic ps fluid from ace hardware? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 11:05 AM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ?IIRC the rule of thumb is that a car with a serpentine belt can not >> use ATF. >>>>> >>>>> I ruined 2 (the seals leaked) before I learned my lesson. Be smarter >> than me. >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:32:12 AM EST, Dimitri Seretakis >> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Can I use Dexron/Mercon ATF in a W124 ps pump? Ideally I?d like to >> use the MB stuff but the reservoir is completely empty and I don?t want to >> drive to an MB dealer like that. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 8 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 09:21:23 -0700 >>>> From: Bob Rentfro <azbob...@gmail.com> >>>> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Happy Birthday AZBob! >>>> Message-ID: <c73ad624-9be4-4648-9d4a-2d2ff8840...@gmail.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 >>>> >>>> Thank you. I?m always on the lookout. >>>> So far today I have the CrossFit workout done, the kids took me to >> breakfast, and now I get to go get my taxes done. Yee Haa! >>>> Thus far my 64th circuit of old Sol is good. >>>> >>>> AZBob >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 6:26 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes < >> mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ?Happy Birthday, AZ Bob! >>>>> >>>>> You need to find that elusive W115 for a birthday present. >>>>> >>>>> -D >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Message: 9 >>>> Date: Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:27:32 +0000 (UTC) >>>> From: Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >>>> To: Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> >>>> Cc: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] ATF in w124 ps pump? >>>> Message-ID: <908101979.1005296.1676305652...@mail.yahoo.com> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >>>> >>>> I *think* so. I'm pretty sure thats what I used although back when I >> still had a 190D we had a great autoparts store in town that carried stuff >> like Pentosin power steering fluid. >>>> >>>> I just went and checked and I've still got part of a liter of Pentosin >> in the garage. I suspect I used that. >>>> >>>> Realistically all it has to do is not foam and not eat the seals. I >> *think* regular PS fluid would be fine. Worst case you run that until you >> can use that until the "right" stuff shows up. >>>> The stuff I have is: >> https://www.amazon.com/Pentosin-1405116-Long-Life-Mercedes-Benz-Volkswagen/dp/B002WTHW26/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pentosin+chf+11s&qid=1676305625&sprefix=pentosin+%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 >>>> >>>> -Curt >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 11:17:30 AM EST, Dimitri Seretakis < >> dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Can I use off the shelf generic ps fluid from ace hardware? >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>> >>>>>> On Feb 13, 2023, at 11:05 AM, Curt Raymond <curtlud...@yahoo.com> >> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> ?IIRC the rule of thumb is that a car with a serpentine belt can not >> use ATF. >>>>> >>>>> I ruined 2 (the seals leaked) before I learned my lesson. Be smarter >> than me. >>>>> >>>>> -Curt >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, February 13, 2023 at 10:32:12 AM EST, Dimitri Seretakis >> via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Can I? use Dexron/Mercon ATF in a W124 ps pump? Ideally I?d like to >> use the MB stuff but the reservoir is completely empty and I don?t want to >> drive to an MB dealer like that. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> Subject: Digest Footer >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> >> https://server.secureplusplusfour.net:2083/cpsess595060604/3rdparty/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> >>>> ------------------------------ >>>> >>>> End of Mercedes Digest, Vol 207, Issue 68 >>>> ***************************************** >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
