Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:

 RW>> Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:

 RW>RN>> I know how to do all that stuff, but I've been limiting myself to
 RW>RN>> changing spark plugs because of my knees.  Also, I don't have a
 RW>RN>> creeper and the necessary tools because I gave them all to my
 RW>RN>> youngest son after he got out of the Marine Corps.

 RW>> This is why I said that your SIL can do it...

 RN> He can't, either.  He wouldn't know where to start.  (-:

I thought you said he was a mechanic.

 RW>RN>>  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents somewhat
 RW>RN>> of a problem in doing that.  (-:

 RW>> Told ya so...8^) Can't find um?

 RN> I didn't say that, but the answer is no.  :-)  My guess is that it
 RN> will be pretty much the same as changing the plugs on the Lincoln.

Ever been under the hood of a BMW 740 series? Those engine covers sure are
pretty and they do a fine job of hiding the engine. Good thing you don't
have to lift the car to change oil...it's all done under the hood. But
where to start?

 RW>> GM ECUs are very dependable, not invincible, but reliable.

 RN> It wasn't that.

Didn't think it would be.

 RW>> How many miles are on this one? Over 100k?

 RN> I don't remember.  I know how many miles are on the MB, since I drive
 RN> it all the time.

Ballpark? I know there are over 76k on my pickup, but not the exact
amount.

 RW>> Open the gas filler and have someone turn on the ignition. If the
 RW>> car has set a while, you should be able to hear the pump when the
 RW>> ignition is turned on, very briefly if the pump is good as it will
 RW>> shut off with back pressure from the fuel pressure regulator. If it
 RW>> doesn't come on and stays on, then it's probably defective.

 RN> The SIL had a couple of mechanic friends come over yesterday, drop
 RN> the gas tank (I think after performing the test you described above)
 RN> and replaced the fuel pump.  That did the trick, but I think he paid
 RN> way too much for the pump -- over $200.  However, what's done is
 RN> done.

$200 is pretty close to what they cost wholesale and considering how long
they do last, probably worth every penny.

 RN> My thanks to all who replied.

Welcome, that's what we're here for.


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