Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: akessel56 on October 01, 2010, 18:24:48

Title: 1971 280sl fuel Pump
Post by: akessel56 on October 01, 2010, 18:24:48

I have a fuel pump that leaks when it is turned on after the car sits for a number of days (I assume seals dry out) and once you start it up, it real seals after a number of hours.

Kind of tired of it.

Anybody have one in good working condition available for sale, or some other suggestions

thanks, Andy

Title: Re: 1971 280sl fuel Pump
Post by: dseretakis on October 02, 2010, 02:20:47

Just make sure that it is indeed the pump that is leaking and not one of the fuel lines/hoses going to the pump.

Title: Re: 1971 280sl fuel Pump
Post by: Shvegel on October 08, 2010, 00:55:09

I seem to recall rebuild kits for those pumps being available. Try searching the board.

Title: Re: 1971 280sl fuel Pump
Post by: Peter van Es on October 08, 2010, 12:57:24

Check our Technical Manual: http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Pump

Title: Re: 1971 280sl fuel Pump
Post by: KevinC on October 11, 2010, 23:36:10

I purchased a rebuilt fuel pump from Star Motors in NY three years ago and with no issues to date. They do include a warranty. They specialize in the big benz's but the fuel pumps are the same.

http://www.starmotorsny.com/index.php