Originally Posted by dropnosky

who is comparing the 6.5 to the OM617 and why? Stop making a habit out of missing the point.

The 6.5 uses a 10-20 psi electric lift pump, therefore if you go into a parts store looking for a cheap electric emergency pump that will work, requesting that vehicle and engine option will get you a pump that has a very similar output and would work in this application.

What the engine is and why compared to the OM617 is pointless. If a 2.0 gas powered ford escort used a 12 volt lift pump that had similar specs to the mechanical lift pump on the diesels, I would also suggest that vehicle.

Finding your way through the density of parts counter personnel at auto stores is why I brought up the 6.5. You are feeding them info that will arrive at the part that you can use.