RW> Roger Nelson wrote to All:
 
RW>RN> Looks like we're gonna have to put the Tahoe in the shop.  We just
RW>RN> changed the fuel filter on it last week because the engine would
RW>RN> crank, but not turn over.
 
RW> 'but not start' ?
 
That's right.  The engine catches, but only for a brief period of a second and
then dies.
 
RW>RN>   The new fuel filter is not OE, but a Wix (I think) replacement.
RW> Nothing wrong with a Wix, they make very good filters.
 
So does Fram.
 
RW>RN> I drove it about 10 miles yesterday and we're back to square one --
RW>RN> crank but not run.  It sounds to me like it isn't getting gas even
RW>RN> though the tank is half full.
 
RW> Remove the tank and replace the fuel pump...this is a typical in-tank
RW> fuel pump problem...Some shops can R&R the tank without draining it.
RW> Yours is half full, so don't put anymore in it until it gets fixed. If
RW> you SIL is a mechanic, he should be able to do this in the driveway.
 
I know how to do all that stuff, but I've been limiting myself to changing
spark plugs because of my knees.  Also, I don't have a creeper and the
necessary tools because I gave them all to my youngest son after he got out of
the Marine Corps.  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents
somewhat of a problem in doing that.  (-:
 
Anyway, I was afraid it might be the pump in the tank, but even worse would be
the ECU!  The one in my Lincoln died as no one can get a reading from it.
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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