The fuel gauge in my 1985 300TD read "full" for 2 weeks while the miles piled on. For this period, the gauge returned to zero with the engine off and then steadfastly remained pinned at F with nary a flicker as the miles accumulated and the days marched by. Finally, at 353 miles I broke down and filled up the car with 14.6 gallons of diesel. That was Saturday. Today (Monday), with 150 miles having passed without a change in the gauge, bingo! - I noticed that the gauge had moved down to 3/4 full. Since then, the gauge has reflected normal fuel consumption and now reads < 1/2 full. Two questions:
1) Does this erratic behavior reflect a faulty gauge or stuck sending unit? 2) if the latter, how do I remove the sending unit to inspect and perhaps unjam or clean it? TIA, as usual. Andrew 1985 300TD 1983 300TD _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
