Pretty much, yes. It’s only really noticeable when you’re sitting still or when you first turn the key on to start.
It’s a stock Carter high pressure pump that was a little over $100 when I bought mine. The only hack involved was to block off the overflow line, I think. I’ve got pictures and some posts from another forum/list that explain how I did it if you want them, just let me know. -D > On Apr 5, 2020, at 10:10 PM, Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > Yes I think I remember you had pump issues. Out of curiosity, does the > aftermarket pump make the same humming sound but just louder? > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Apr 5, 2020, at 9:52 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> No such thing as an NOS one, only rebuilt, and not through any official >> channels, just third party rebuilders. Figure about $800-$1000 for a rebuilt >> one with yours as a core. >> >> There is a $100 aftermarket pump that works just fine. I did one on my >> finnie and had no problems at all, other than it was a bit noisy compared to >> the original. >> >> -D >> >>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 9:47 PM, Dimitri Seretakis <dsereta...@yahoo.com> wrote: >>> >>> I think they are like 2K now! I replaced that pump about 14 years ago and >>> paid $400 and change for it from Rusty. Times have changed! >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 8:16 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Yeah, you don’t want to have to replace one of those fuel pumps, believe >>>> me. >>>> >>>> Glad it’s running (more or less.) >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Apr 5, 2020, at 6:40 PM, Dimitri Seretakis via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> So my 71 280SL has been in storage for 3.5 years. I’ve been too busy to >>>>> drive it or even start it. As I’m preparing my garage for the >>>>> installation of doors, I need to make room for the installers so the car >>>>> has to be moved outside for a few days. >>>>> Battery reads 12.04 volts which is very surprising after sitting for so >>>>> long. I put it on the charger for an hour or so then attempt to start. >>>>> Cranks fine but does not turn over. I notice that the fuel pump is dead >>>>> silent. Not good. I then wack it a bunch of times both on the side and >>>>> bottom and it starts to make some noise but not a healthy one. I then try >>>>> to start car again. Seems like it wants to start but battery losing >>>>> steam. Back on the charger for an hour and then I try again. The fuel >>>>> pump sounds great now and the car starts on the first try. The engine >>>>> runs smoothly without stalling! Wow. Gotta love these cars! Only issue is >>>>> brake pedal goes to the floor. Can’t win every battle but at least I was >>>>> able to get Mr. Pagoda outside! >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> 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 >>>> >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> 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 >> > _______________________________________ 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
