1982 240D wont start after fuel filter replaced - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

gymno · #16 11-09-2007, 04:31 AM

Heya all,

I got the freaken thing started. Here was the issue, new primer pump help diagnose the real problem. I waited for the battery to charge, and the thing still wasn't sounding like it was getting fuel, so I pumped the primer like 100 times and I thought I heard the injector hissing like the owners manual says it should. However, it was the fuel filter seal, I could hear it sucking air. I tightened as much as I felt comfortable but still heard the air. Installed old fuel filter, cracked injectors, cranked till fuel came out, started in like 4 tries.

Now I have to go plead my case at the parts store where I got the new filter and try to exchange the one that has issues.

Once again thanks for all the help, beware new fuel filters (it was even a Bosch) doesn't make it good.

Going to bed, will apologize to the neighbors someday.

gymno · #17 11-09-2007, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott98

This forum also sells parts. Your primer pump is $28 here. Click on the "buy parts" icon at the top of the page.

http://catalog.worldpac.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=282015ZJ42820168ZT&year=1982&make=MB&model=240-D-002&category=D&part=Primer+Pump

I know, I wanted to buy it from here however the website give:

Error: 500

Location: /mercedesshop/sophio/quote.jsp

Internal Servlet Error:
java.net.ConnectException: Connection refused

looks to my like the java engine or database isn't working ATM. Don't
Worry I'll get everything else from here :>

toomany MBZ · #18 11-09-2007, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

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Thanks, B.C. Haven't thought about answering in a larger font, they might even finish reading the rest. Or maybe I could put in red too.
MAYBE!

Brian Carlton · #19 11-09-2007, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ

Thanks, B.C. Haven't thought about answering in a larger font, they might even finish reading the rest. Or maybe I could put in red too.
MAYBE!

I'm convinced that this is the problem...........90% of the time........coupled with a failure to read and act on the suggestion.

gymno · #20 11-09-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

I'm convinced that this is the problem...........90% of the time........coupled with a failure to read and act on the suggestion.

Perhaps, but if you read the original post, I did read the DIY link on fuel filter change and did prime it. it was the defective fuel filter

Brian Carlton · #21 11-09-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gymno

Perhaps, but if you read the original post, I did read the DIY link on fuel filter change and did prime it. it was the defective fuel filter

Quote:

Originally Posted by gymno

While I was waiting for the oil to drain, I installed the new fuel filter. (I had consulted this forum so I thought I knew what I was in for).

Yes, it must be my poor vision..........I just cannot find the point where the secondary was filled with fuel..........

toomany MBZ · #22 11-10-2007, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

Yes, it must be my poor vision..........I just cannot find the point where the secondary was filled with fuel..........

Agreed, with a full spin on, maybe a dozen pumps on the primer. Has worked, for me, numerous times.