yes sir, I drive 31/2 hrs one way to get to that shop, when I can't do it myself. Rudy is top notch, honest and fair...I am sure he would give you a ballpark figure. He is home for the holidays, or was, he may be back now....worth a call....

 

Certainly owning one of these cars can prove to be a financial hassle when they act up.
Some slogans that come to mind.....

~~~There are some things money can't buy. For everything else there's Mastercard
~~~Could be cheap. Could be expensive. Visa. All you need.
~~~It pays to Discover

 

If you haven't downloaded the service manual from here, you might want to (do a search if no one pops in with the direct link). Don't have a clue to your mechanical abilities, but this will at least let you see how "non-complex" the setup is.. I'd much rather put a new pump and filter on this car than replace the pump on my 94 silverado again!

And since we are getting a whole bunch of "best approach" opinions.. I'm just going to go sit on the sidelines at this point.
Best of luck with it my friend..

 

So I went through the manual to see what's what with the pump, and while it doesnt seem that hard, I wouldn't know how to do it myself sadly :\

Regardless, I believe someone said they have a spare filter that they offered to send over? I would gladly take you up on that offer and then have Rudy put it in at his shop. I do get payed in about 2 weeks, so that would definitely help things out with the payments for Rudy.

EDIT: I also really appreciate the time and effort you guys are putting into this to help me out with possible solutions. I've never been part of a better community than this one, that's for damn sure. Cheers to you guys!

 

Rudy where are you?? chime in soon ok. this guy needs help. jim

yep there is a check valve in the pump when it fails the pump is on it;s way out fuel drains back car is hard to start,,, sometimes it cranking times out and it does not start,



spoke to the guys and Rudy has gone fishing,,, this is no ploy he really has , should be back tomorrow so we should see him post soon..

 

Thats what happens with mine, sometimes while cranking the engine sounds like a couple cylinders get a bit of gas but then none again.

 

I've got 200 to play with in cash now, could rudy do it for that much? The person he replaced both for was for 220 right? Is that for both the parts and install?

 

Here's something you can try to test the fuel pump and/or fuel filter theory.

You will need to remove the plastic engine cover to see it but at the front of the engine on the right side at the top is a Schraeder valve (looks like a large tire valve) for the fuel rail. Turn the key to the RUN position and then press the valve insert as if you were releasing air from a tire, if only air or sputtering fuel comes out instead of a high pressure shot of fuel your pump is probably NFG. Change the pump. Obviously this isn't as good a test as if you had put a gauge on it but it's a good indication.

To check the fuel filter and/or check valve(s) for bleeding back the test is similiar and is only valid if it passed the first test. This time turn the key on for a couple seconds then off and wait 5-10 minutes. Leaving the key off check for fuel at the Schraeder valve if there is none or it only dribbles out the fuel filter/check valve is bleeding back. Change the filter.

These tests are valid for any fuel injected vehicle only the location of the Schraeder valve would change.

Also the fuel filter and fuel pump on these cars is very accessable so don't be scared to replace them yourself only basic tools and common sense needed. As a rule of thumb whenever you change a fuel pump the fuel filter would also be changed.

 

I want to just change both in one shot cause now i have 200 to spare for them. It should be around that sum from what I've ben told by someone Rudy helped out.

 

Why would you just throw parts/$$$ at the problem with out testing/confirming the problem first ? Sure you'll have a shiny new pump and filter but it might not solve your problem.

 

BS edited to clear thread

 

sorry this problem ,,most of the time does not show up on a diagnostic check, and i would guess that he just wants to change both because what ever ( dirt) made the pump go bad could be in the filter, i have done the same thing changed both. jim

 

250$ for the fuel pump and 50$ for the filter. save a few more bucks and do it yourself. 30 minutes to swap both

 

Think I'd have to try 2 of these first..
OEM Mercedes Fuel Pump 7.21960.04.0 721960040 Inline | eBay

 

been my experience to stick with the oem brands. may cost more but better in the long run

 

And just for my future reference, since Mann has the fleece oil filter, would their fuel filters be "oem" standards?

Mann-Filter MF1095 Fuel Filter | eBay

 

OEM have lifetime replacement warrenty with free shipping? Typically would agree, but I think I could feel confident crawing out on this limb.

 

yes mann would be considered oem as would lemforder, bosch . and for the 9 odd dollars difference ill use a well known mercedes dealership than a fleabay seller anytime. (oedicountparts.com is skyland m/b in ashville n.c.)

 

It's a shame you don't live close to Tulsa, or we would be putting in a pump and filter tomorrow. I'd do it just for the experience since it's not like your pulling a motor or tranny..

 

The OEM filter that I replaced with the Mann was a "KNECHT" made in Austria filter, part # 002 477 30 01 ( DR 0005 )
manufacturer number KL 82, made Feb 25, 2005

see : http://www.bimmerspecialist.com/part...2030%2001/7765