> Is that because loss of fuel pressure means loss of lubrication of the > injection pump (which would cause damage)?
Yes. With the exception of the inline Bosch P7100 pump in the 96-98.5 12-valve engines, which is lubricated by engine oil, _all_ pre-common-rail engines use a fuel-lubed rotary pump. They are destroyed in seconds if fuel flow stops. _Every_ such 24-valve engine I know of, owned by people of my acquaintance, has needed a new injection pump at least once. Running out of fuel will do it, as will a clogged fuel filter or a failing lift pump. My 1997 is immune to this problem, which runs in the $2-3k range. -- Jim _______________________________________ http://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
