Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: alan-rr on June 06, 2016, 19:47:34

Title: Fuel pump 23SL
Post by: alan-rr on June 06, 2016, 19:47:34

Hello All, my 1967 230SL fuel pump stopping again, 3 for the 49 years I own it. I went to the Monterey CA dealer to get a new one. After about 10 minutes, I have told the pumps are no long available.   
Can someone tell a place to a pump?
Thanks
alan-rr

Title: Re: Fuel pump 23SL
Post by: Tyler S on June 06, 2016, 20:35:43

It may be possible to have the pump rebuilt. It depends on internal condition and pump style (long or short). Chances are you have a short pump being it has been replaced in the past? There are a few new ones floating around from $800.00 to $1500.00!!
There are some rebuilt ones on E-Bay and other places. Or you can order a rebuild kit from Authentic Classics or other retailers listed on the vendors list. A general mechanic or someone with mechanical skills should be able to rebuild it if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.

http://www.authenticclassics.com/Fuel-Pump-Seal-Hardware-Kit-late-Mercedes-280SL-p/auth-006328.htm

Title: Re: Fuel pump 23SL
Post by: Shvegel on June 07, 2016, 01:31:41

Your car should have the "Long" style pump.  The long pump is no longer sold new but the "short" pump is a direct replacement for it.   The short pump new is topping $1500 now but if originality isn't a concern a Carter P4601HP has similar specs ans is far cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/Carter-P4601HP--Line-Electric-Fuel/dp/B000CIU8I4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465262976&sr=8-1&keywords=Carter-P4601HP

As mentioned above you can have your pump rebuilt for about $800