EHA Valve

[summerwine]

Hi I need help please,I've got a SL 500 Euro Speck, and my EHA valve is seeping gas, I've changed the 'O' rings and I remember reading a post saying if the return fuel line is blocked then this can cause the problem, can someone tell me how to clear out the return fuel line please. Thanks.

[duxthe1]

Disregard whatever you may have read. You need an EHA valve. They leak because there are additional O-rings that are epoxy potted within the body of the valve that will leak with time.

[summerwine]

thank new one fitted as suggested

[97 SL320]

Given the CIS stuff is bound to be getting difficult to find and $$, I wonder:

If the VW valve would work.

If a block could be machined and a needle valve be used effectively turning the system into a K jet where the shape of the air flow meter funnel dictates the fuel curve.

If a electric fuel injector could be used as a replacement valve. 80 and later SAAB and probably Volvo used this. It was located on the left inner fender and was called a " buzz valve " as is cycled anytime the key was on.

Granted, it is much easier to find the proper part and bolt it on.

[karburn]

THAT is a good question. I had to replace mine, which was a simple job aside from the cost. I should be good to do for the duration [mine] but several guys in our local Benz Club section have 560SL's. If there is ever an answer about the potential VW valve alternative, please follow up. We'd all appreciate it!