Time to rebuild or replace it. If the pump is responding to the "cold water test" it's an indication of internal wear to the point where it is time for a complete tear down and bench rebuild, from my experience.
If I recall, this car is using cooking grease? It's been my experience most recycled cooking grease has not been properly filtered and the viscosity is higher which accelerates wear on injection pumps and injectors. I have regular contact with a pump shop and they recently made the decision to not take cores from grease cars.. 24 out of 25 cores were determined BER.. Beyond Economical Repair. Grant... AZ On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 8:52 AM, Mike Esh <michael...@mac.com> wrote: > 'You're looking for something _easier_ than a bucket of ice water?' > > Update on cold water application - Dousing the injection pump when the car > would not start was successful! I tried it 5 different times during a no > start situation. After applying hose water for 30 to 60 seconds it started > up within 5 seconds. (Thanks to Jim for the suggestion and easiest trouble > shooting method I have ever used. ) > Does this indicate a worn injection pump? If so, can it repaired in place > or do I replace it? > > Michael E. Esh > 231-286-2344 > > > On May 22, 2013, at 8:51 AM, Jim Cathey <j...@windwireless.net> wrote: > > > You're looking for something _easier_ than a bucket of ice water? > > _______________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
