Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: JimT on February 12, 2013, 23:49:34

Title: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: JimT on February 12, 2013, 23:49:34

Hi there, my name is Jim and i am the proud new owner of a 1965 230 sl that is indeed a project car. I hope to learn a lot.

The car was originally from Germany, shipped to Illinois and now in California. It sat for close to 18 years. I started pulling it apart (what i am good at) and my friend started to get it run (what he is good at) and we quickly realized we had a fuel injection pump issue. here is damage to the housing that needs to be repaired/replaced. We showed to a local guy and he wanted nothing to do with it.

So please advise. Whats my next step?

Thanks

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: Cees Klumper on February 13, 2013, 05:17:38

There are various places that specialize in these pumps; look in the vendor list.

Damage to the housing is very rare I would think, given how protected the pump's location is, between the engine and chassis. Your best bet is probably to find a suitable replacement pump or housing and a specialized FI pump rebuilder is bound to have a couple of these housings laying about.

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: ja17 on February 13, 2013, 05:59:24

Some pics of the damage could help us to understand your situation.

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: enochbell on February 13, 2013, 11:07:23

Just to be certain, do you mean the pump in the engine bay or the pump under the chassis between the rear wheels?

g

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: JimT on February 14, 2013, 04:16:58

Here are some photos...

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/8_zps8571f1ea.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/7_zps4b598008.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/6_zpsa2a4ce76.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/5_zps5c3624be.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/4_zps5ea9ed8e.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/3_zps456a314d.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/2_zpsd379147d.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/1_zps230c0c32.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/a_zpsbdcf1e30.jpg

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: JimT on February 14, 2013, 04:24:16

Here's some photos of the actual car when I received it and as I'm starting to strip it apart.

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/resizephp_zps5c7af07f.jpeg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/IMG_0193_zps02469f4f.jpg

http://i1323.photobucket.com/albums/u593/jteare1/IMG_0197_zps5968f4cb.jpg

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: w113dude on February 14, 2013, 12:18:24

Something heavy must have fell on it to brake like that, I don't think any glue can hold it together as the spring pressure would brake it off, you may have to go for another used unit.

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: W113SL on February 14, 2013, 21:29:25

Try Black Forest.  Ask for Michael Mc Kinney.  I sold him a good 230 pump last year as a core.  maybe he has one.

If hat doesn't work email me off line as I think I know where there is one near where I live that might be for sale.

Pete Lesler

W113SL@aol.com

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: George Des on February 14, 2013, 21:32:09

You might also want to check with Hans at H&R. he rebuilds these things and may have some old cores around where he can provide you with a replacement for this section as part of an overall rebuild on your existing pump.

George

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump problem.
Post by: Dave on February 14, 2013, 22:34:28

My 67 is the same unusual color combination.  Good luck.