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W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: inci on June 11, 2020, 02:06:10

Title: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: inci on June 11, 2020, 02:06:10: need a later model cylindrical fuel sending unit.
anyone has a good unit by any chance?
thanks,
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: ja17 on June 11, 2020, 03:46:03: These were commonly used in the Mercedes W108, W109, W114 and W115 sedans of the era also. They do come apart and can be cleaned and fixed sometimes also. Be careful of the very tiny wires that are easily broken.
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: inci on June 11, 2020, 04:12:30: thanks joe!

i'm working on a car that hasn't been turned on for 30+ yrs. the fuel sending unit is dead already; i tried to save it but no chance. :)
is there any universal unit that many work?
or, any other less expensive interchangeable unit you know of? (new cost around $250+)
thanks again,
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: doitwright on June 11, 2020, 04:17:06: There are YouTube videos that show how to repair a sending unit. You have nothing to lose if you try to repair. If the wire inside is broken, then get a replacement.
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: Anthony on June 11, 2020, 06:22:52: In case you are OK with a reproduction unit if you can't repair your old one I have them on stock:

https://classic-mercedes-parts.com/en/w113-engine-bay/fuel-sender-unit-w108-w109-w110-w111-w113-w114-w115-11005421204-110542120464.html (https://classic-mercedes-parts.com/en/w113-engine-bay/fuel-sender-unit-w108-w109-w110-w111-w113-w114-w115-11005421204-110542120464.html)
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: WRe on June 11, 2020, 08:11:35: Hi, - for the later cylindrical sender unit with internal float -
in this thread of Pagoda forum you find a lot of information to repair your fuel sender, follow the links: https://www.pagodentreff.de/diskussionsforum/threads/tankgeber.12238/page-2#post-99739
especially here: http://w113.eu/geschlossen/Reparaturen/Geber%20fuer%20Kraftstoffanzeige%20Pagode%20W113.htm.
For a G-wagon but similar: http://www.hehlhans.de/tipp19.htm.

These cylindrical fuel sender units were made by VDO and similar units are used in other cars (e.g. VW) and even in the marine sector. These are much cheaper and may help to repair yours.
...WRe
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: inci on June 12, 2020, 15:16:05: Thank you very much for these great information!
:)

my unit is damaged beyond repair.
I found a similar unit through vdo, however need a new plug.
Anyone know how to get this 2 pin plug in the attached picture by any chance?
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: Pawel66 on June 12, 2020, 15:32:42: Have you checked the plugs and pins in our Technical Manual? They are shown there. It is a 4 pin plug, just with 2 pins I suppose...
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: m300cab on June 13, 2020, 17:14:14: i have a good used one
email me at m300cab@gmail.com
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: perry113 on June 13, 2020, 23:29:07: I needed a fuel tank sending unit for my 66 230sl
The new ones are not as good as the earlier VDO made ones.
Mercedes Classic has the best price $206
I recommend Bernick as a contact point.
bernick.alvarez@mbusa.com
However the first one they sent me did not work.
The other option is to send your original out to someone like Morris Mintz at West Vally instruments and see if he can repair.
Seriously though $206 new is the best way to go.
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: inci on June 14, 2020, 02:29:51: Thanks a lot.
Michael has one unit, and i will get it from him.

In the meantime, I contacted VDO and received the specifications of the Fuel Sending unit 1105421204(64) See attached pictures for specs.

The closest model they currently have is VDO 224-215.
Ohm reading is 90-0 | L:150mm | Pins: 54mm | Flange: 71mm
Title: Re: Need a "Fuel sending unit"
Post by: inci on June 14, 2020, 02:31:49: Attached is VDO Fuel Sending Unit Specifications.