On Mon Jun-10-2013 09:17, Roy Witt (1:387/22) wrote to Roger Nelson:

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

 RW> I thought you said he was a mechanic.

He works for the state's Child Protective Services.

 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.

 RW> Ever been under the hood of a BMW 740 series? 

No.

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

Just like my Lincoln, then.

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

I found out last night the Tahoe has 130k on it.  I barely have that much on
the MB.

 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.

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

I priced one online last Saturday for $90.  The one he got was an Airtex.

 RN> My thanks to all who replied.

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

(-:


Regards,

Roger 
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