Thread: the CORRECT SL55 fuel pump p/n please?
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Old Jan 28, 2015 | 03:25 PM
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Default Re: the CORRECT SL55 fuel pump p/n please?
Originally Posted by dinasrt
I just opened my genuine OEM Mercedes parts box from a Mercedes parts provider with the part #A 001 470 65 94 on the top of the box, but the pump inside the box was a TI Automotive #A 000 478 21 01 as was mentioned above. I thought I was going to be getting a Pierburg. So; If Rob sells this TI Automotive pump, and it has the OEM Mercedes symbol on it (which it does), we can assume it is the real deal.................. Right? Did Pierburg(Germany)move, and change its name to TI Automotive(Poland), or did Mercedes change to TI Automotive(Poland) for the supply of these newer pumps?
A quick check on Wikipedia tells me that in 2003, TI Automotive acquired Pierburg fuel pumps in Germany, and these particular pumps are being made in Poland now. So; if you have a pump that is stamped with "Pierburg" instead of TI Automotive, it means your pump is rather OLD.
 
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