So for the first time ever my w124 wagon left me stranded on the side of the highway. After dumping so much time and effort into replacing the head gasket I am very disheartened.

Here is what happened: I was on the way home from my friends college when all of the sudden the car began to run TERRIBLY. The whole car would shake almost as if it were misfiring when I would touch the accelerator. I pulled off the to side of the road and the car died. I got the car to restart and it ran even worse than before only to die on me again. Following that the car refused to start.

When I turn the key to start the car the motor does turn over after about 10-15 seconds but shakes violently and dies as soon as the key leaves the starter position.

I have a feeling that this may be a dead fuel pump or bad fuel filter. Or even a clogged gas line somewhere. The car was fine on my trip to and from Philadelphia earlier in the weekend.

My TE was just dropped into the driveway by an AAA tow truck. I would appreciate any help you all could give me.

Could bad gas be the cause? I honestly have not replaced the fuel filter since I have gotten the car two years ago. I am sure the Exon gas I got on the PA Turnpike didn't help.

Thanks,
Dan