I saw a 300D for sale for $700.00. The person selling it said it needs a new fuel pump? They stated the car ran out of diesel and burned up the pump?

Is it possible that they don't realize that the car may need a new primer pump and fuel? The person selling the car is an executor of an estate.

What do you guys think? Should I go for it?

I would at least give it a look.

Evne if the car didn't run you could part it out and make a profit.

Worth a look. May just need to be primed.

When I look at the car then I should do the following:
1) Check the primer pump
2) Fuel filter
3) Fuel lines

I should be able to start the car and drive it if I have an auxillary fuel source?

i wouldnt be surprised if they dont know it needs priming.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

It would not be a good idea to diagnose and fix it infront of them. They might get ticked off and want more $ because it runs. (Plus, it's just plain rude.)

Point well taken. But that should be the steps for diagnostic?

first off, thats just BS. the seller doesn't know what they're talking about. these cars dont have such a "fuel pump" as most other vehicles do. no damage would be done from running it out of fuel, the engine would just shut off.

More than likely, the car ran out of fuel and now has a huge void of air in the lines that hasn't all been purged yet. It's possible the primer pump is sucking in air, but even then unless its a huge leak, you should still be able to get it started.

Just keep at it, it will start.

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350

How do I determine if the air is the problem and correct it?

if the primer is a spin off, does it leak when you pump it?

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1980 500SE/AMG Euro
1981 500SEL Euro
1982 380SEL
1983 300TD
1983 500SEC/AMG Euro
1984 500SEC
1984 300TD Euro
1986 190E 2.3-16
1986 190E 2.3
1987 300D
1997 C36 AMG
2003 C320T 4matic

past: 1969 280SE 4.5 | 1978 240D | 1978 300D | 1981 300SD | 1981 300SD | 1982 300CD | 1983 300CD | 1983 300SD | 1983 380SEC | 1984 300D | 1984 300D | 1984 300TD | 1984 500SEL | 1984 300SD | 1985 300D | 1986 300E | 1986 560SEL | 1986 560SEL/Carat | 1987 560SEC | 1991 300D 2.5 | 2006 R350