Location of 450SL fuel filter

[gtwendt]

I'm a novice. Where is the fuel filter located in a 450Sl? Is it electronic or mechanical, and can it cause a knocking noise? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[ja17]

Hello,

The fuel filter is under the car, above the rignt axle. The fuel pump is electrical and is with the fuel filter. Normally it has a whinning sound and not a nocking.

[Graham]

Originally Posted by gtwendt

I'm a novice. Where is the fuel filter located in a 450Sl? Is it electronic or mechanical, and can it cause a knocking noise? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Under the car near rear right wheel. It is under a plate that must be removed to access both the filter and the pump. A filter is a static device - neither electronic nor mechanical. Perhaps you meant the pump? It is an electric device. You should hear it when you first turn the key on.

Where is the knocking noise coming from?

[meltedpanda]

if the knocking is coming from under the hood and its metalic, get the chains checked - pronto

[gtwendt]

Originally Posted by Graham

Under the car near rear right wheel. It is under a plate that must be removed to access both the filter and the pump. A filter is a static device - neither electronic nor mechanical. Perhaps you meant the pump? It is an electric device. You should hear it when you first turn the key on.

Where is the knocking noise coming from?

From the engine, hopefully on top. However, we've checked for valves, rings, etc. and they appear to be fine. Could it be the ball studs or a chain, or a rod? I suppose any of the above. I was hoping that the engine wouldn't need to be rebuilt.

[GaryF]

Originally Posted by gtwendt

From the engine, hopefully on top. However, we've checked for valves, rings, etc. and they appear to be fine. Could it be the ball studs or a chain, or a rod? I suppose any of the above. I was hoping that the engine wouldn't need to be rebuilt.

How did you check the valves, rings etc ?
Could be the timing chain, its an overhead cam engine which you would have noticed when you checked the valves so there are no rods.
- Is the knocking more noticeable when the engine is cold
- Can you try and be more specific about its location i.e. the front, top, back, side
- When wa the oil changed last, is it at the right level