I am told that this model does have a strainer in the bottom of the tank. On the underbelly of this car approximately below the rear passenger's floor area is where the fuel filter and two pumps are located. As this car was first my father's in CT. you can imagine the surface rust I found under there today. :) I'll see if i can posibly find some of this PB Blaster Dave H...> Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:08:44 -0600> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 93 300E "Bucking"> > Does that car have an in-tank filter at the bottom, or maybe on the > pickup? Or a fuel pump in there? That might have gotten goobered up > when it ran low, sloshed some crap around.> > I was gonna suggest a torch to free the rusted up bits, but on further > reflection...> > PB Blaster does a pretty good job on rusty stuff, if you leave it sit > for some time and spray it again now and then. The can is fun to read > too. Most auto parts stores have it.> > --R> > David Hemsley wrote:> > Hi All,> > I have a 93 300E that I love has never given my any problems - Besides which it has history with me since it was my father's car.> > > > Two/Three days ago my Lady ran it really low on fuel. When I refueld I noticed that at bare minimum speed/idle levels she seemed to be "bucking." I thought perhaps water in the fuel and put dry gas in at the next stop.> > > > This did not stop the "bucking" noticeable when standing still as the idle would fluctuate between 5 and 10. Upon acceleration it would disappear. when first trying to move froma stop it appears to want to stall then takes off and seems to be operational.> > > > I started to figure a fuel filter. Who knows the last time this was replaced????> > > > Bought a fuel filter - $62.00 For a fuel filter ?????> > > > How is everyone freeing up rusted screws, nuts, bolts etc? WD 30 wil not even begin to do the job. I cannot begin to replace the old filter if I can't even take it off :)> > > > > > Dave H...> > _______________________________________> > http://www.okiebenz.com> > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/> > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:> > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com> >> >> >> > > > > _______________________________________> http://www.okiebenz.com> For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/> For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:> http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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