Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Ozone on June 10, 2025, 14:34:04

Title: Fuel injection pump thermostat housing.
Post by: Ozone on June 10, 2025, 14:34:04

So mine had a few holes that could not be patched. The replacement (aftermarket, OE is NLA) is $125(lowest I could find).
It is a steel tube with a cap, two fittings and a flange. Zinc plated steel, not even stainless. $125 to $250, depending on where you shop.
The price was the motivation.
The plan is to make one out of SS 304 round with dimensions close to original.
This one is a crude prototype to run while I wait for material.


(https://i.imgur.com/9q4nSZih.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/gzx1REwh.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HfiX3eCh.png)

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump thermostat housing.
Post by: Cees Klumper on June 10, 2025, 18:19:21

I applaud your tenacity ...

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump thermostat housing.
Post by: wwheeler on June 10, 2025, 20:02:18

You must have a machine shop. Clever.

Title: Re: Fuel injection pump thermostat housing.
Post by: Ozone on June 10, 2025, 20:24:29

Fortunately(or otherwise) I have access to a machine shop and some training. I did not have a drawing, just an idea of what it should look like.