Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: bossanov on August 10, 2010, 21:39:57

Title: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: bossanov on August 10, 2010, 21:39:57

Seems the pump on my 71 280SL is binding.  Can anyone direct me to where to find a good used unit?  Old unit says "Febi" 9200 9232 9231"

Thanks,
B.

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: wbain on August 11, 2010, 00:23:43

Why do you think it's binding? Have you had it out and tried to turn the drive ? Do you have low oil pressure? Have you had it apart and there are 'problems? Etc, Etc?

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: menesesjesse on August 11, 2010, 03:43:18

Metric motors sells new ones but they are about 500.00.  They install them on all their rebuilds.

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: ja17 on August 11, 2010, 04:35:41

Hello

As with Warren, I am curious as to why you think it is binding?

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: Benz Dr. on August 11, 2010, 13:45:01

Apparently, the engine was run out of oil. That would make anything bind up! :o

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: bossanov on August 11, 2010, 22:41:21

The engine is being rebuilt and the tech has been able to confirm a defective pump.

B.

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: ja17 on August 12, 2010, 04:54:11

Hello Bosanov,

 
A new oil pump on a rebuild is good to do as  a rule  and especially if you had a catastrophic engine failure. .   

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: bossanov on August 13, 2010, 14:46:46

Thanks all.  I decided on a new pump from Metric Motors.  Supposedly a high output replacement pump.

Regards,
B.

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: 66andBlue on August 13, 2010, 18:23:26

Could you find out more, please, what this means "high output replacement pump" and let us know?
Is this hype or do they manufacture a different pump?  ???

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement
Post by: bossanov on August 13, 2010, 23:41:49

It is a different pump that bolts into the same spot.  From my visual comparison, the pickup area is smaller that the original.  I will take some side-by-side photos of both tomorrow and post them.  Mike at Metric Motors can provide more details.

Thanks,
B.

Title: Re: Oil Pump Replacement - Photos
Post by: bossanov on August 14, 2010, 01:00:46

Here are some images of the old and replacement oil pumps.  The older one with the larger pickup is on the left.

Thanks,
B.