Vesuvius is Sick! It just doesn't have any power... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

tangofox007 · #1 05-04-2009, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mowoc

1. I replaced the in line fuel filter.
2. I a have a brand new primary filter to put in. (Just where the heck is it on the car?).

The in-line filter is the primary filter.

Did you assume otherwise?

nickofoxford · #2 05-04-2009, 10:59 PM

How does the air filter look? How long did the power loss take to develop?

ah-kay · #3 05-04-2009, 11:05 PM

The only simple things I can think of are

1) Replace in line filter ( primary filter )
2) Replace spin on filter ( secondary filter )
3) Check for air leak on fuel line
4) Check for clog air filter and replace or run without it for a while to see whether it is the culprit.
5) Push compress air into the tank from the inline filter end to unclog the tank fuel filter. Replace if necessary.

If it still does not resolve it then it may be other issues.

Good luck.

nickofoxford · #4 05-04-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ah-kay

The only simple things I can think of are

1) Replace in line filter ( primary filter )
2) Replace spin on filter ( secondary filter )
3) Check for air leak on fuel line
4) Check for clog air filter and replace or run without it for a while to see whether it is the culprit.
5) Push compress air into the tank from the inline filter end to unclog the tank fuel filter. Replace if necessary.

If it still does not resolve it then it may be other issues.

Good luck.

ahh i knew the tank strainer was going to pop up eventually! simple job, just be ready to get soaked in fuel.

mowoc · #5 05-04-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tangofox007

The in-line filter is the primary filter.

Did you assume otherwise?

I afraid I did. When I went to NAPA to see if that had the spin on filter they called it the primary.

Where is this filter mounted on the car? I don't see it right off, but I am not sure where to look (I suppose I could follow the fuel line).

The power loss seemed to happen while I was down in Georgia. I am not sure how long it took, but I noticed it a few weeks ago. I will check the air filter tonight/tomorrow morning and see whats up.

I was fearful of the tank filter as I thought about that too. The idea of blowing compressed air into the line is intriguing though. Would I just undo the feeder end of the inline and blow a small amount of compressed air back into the line? If so, how much and for how long?

EDIT: I just pulled the air filter - it looks a bit dirty (lots of little stuff in it). I don't know if it is dirty enough to cause the issue, but I will get a new one tomorrow just to be safe.