Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Alex D on October 06, 2010, 00:57:02

Title: Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH
Post by: Alex D on October 06, 2010, 00:57:02
Does anyone know  of a good mechanic for a 1967 250SL in the Cleveland, OH area?  My current mechanic has been having troubling getting the car running.  It sat in a garage for about 3-4 years, and my wife and I just inherited the car, had to tow it to a gargage.   Has 106,000 miles on it, body is in good shape, needs some detailing.

After putting about $1,500 into the car, now he tells me it needs a Fuel Injection Pump, cost about $2,500.   Would like to get a second opinon before spending $2,500.

Thanks,
Alex D
Title: Re: Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH
Post by: mdsalemi on October 06, 2010, 17:28:53
Alex,

First of all, $2,500 sounds excessive for a pump that you may not need.  They are generally rebuilt at a cost of about half that.

Contact JonnyB (Jon Bernardi); Frank Cozza, or Peter Lesler, all of this group and the MBCA Western Reserve section for recommendations.
Title: Re: Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH
Post by: dseretakis on October 06, 2010, 23:47:51
your mechanic sounds like a scam artist. Check this site out. They are selling the pump for $586. Labor should be an hour tops which should put you around $700 for the job-if you even need it that is.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=pwkb4t55rlg3b145s3pwxh55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1342561@250SL&year=1967&cid=22@Fuel%20%26%20Air%20System&gid=6256@Fuel%20Pump,%20Electric

edit: actually this refers to fuel pump, not FI pump so please ignore my post.
Title: Re: Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH
Post by: Jonny B on October 07, 2010, 02:07:45
Contact has been made, and recommendations have been rendered!
Title: Re: Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH
Post by: Shvegel on October 07, 2010, 14:11:10
I am in Cleveland as well. More than happy to take a look...For free.

My qualifications are:
Line mechanic for 20 years
Former BMW Dealer trainer
Current Chief Engineer Large private yacht
Most importantly:
Rescued my 280SL after sitting 25 years.

Regards,
Pat