Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: tankowner on April 02, 2012, 11:21:54

Title: 280SL Fuel pump
Post by: tankowner on April 02, 2012, 11:21:54

 Currently doing up my 280SL. The fuel pump ( replacement MB replaced about 10 years ago and car little used)
 is filling with and leaking fuel. Is it viable to rebuild or should I just replace?
 Also have been told that some BMW pumps can be used , not desirable perhaps but practical for a non show car.
 Im in Australia so that effects some decisions. Comments pls guys, all help appreciated.

Title: Re: 280SL Fuel pump
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on April 02, 2012, 14:27:50

Hi,

Two types of fuel pumps are used.
In the later shorter pump, the motor actually runs wet.
Both types are repairable.

Have a look in the Tech Manual:

http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Pump

Good luck
Naj