The "funny looking teardrop o-ring just turned out to be a regular o-ring that kept its shape when sitting in the pump for 260K miles. It is a simple fix. No RTV required.

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327K on 1986 W201, 602.911, 722.414 2.5 190D ("The Red Baron")
139K on 1993 W124, 104.942, 722.433 2.8 300E ("Queen")

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Do not worry about your difficulties in Mathematics. I can assure you mine are still greater.
- Albert Einstein

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