> Dimitri Seretakis wrote: > I performed the compression test (cold engine). Results as > follows: > #1- 390 psi > #2- 440 psi > #3- 360 psi > #4- 460 psi
Not great, but not terrible. That was cold, right? > I'm a bit concerned about #3. That being said, I tend to doubt > that outright stalling would be due to a compression issue. Agreed. > Any thoughts? Could my tank strainer cause the stumbling and > stalling? Yes. More likely to cause trouble at high fuel volume, but it could be an issue at idle. > If it's an air leak how could I trace it- would I > see air bubbles in the clear fuel lines? Probably not visible. Look for fuel leaks. If fuel is getting out, air can get in. > Could the pump plunger thing- can't > remember it's name spills fluid when I pump it. Could this be > creating an air leak that would result in stumbling and > stalling? Yes! The primer pump is a prime suspect. Again, if fuel gets out, air can get in. Replace it. 000-090-88-50 Probably about $25. -- Philip _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
