Jim, Just purchased the car last summer and didn't even drive it until about September. The fuel gauge didn't work. No big deal as I just made it a habit of topping it off regularly. Average one leg of day's commute is about 27-30 miles.
I ran out of fuel... but was suprised when it only took 8 gallons to fill the tank. Repeat of same... I discovered the tank was imploded to like 1/2 it's volume. The previous owner "admitted" that he thought someone had used the car at one time to smuggle drugs (seriously, that's what he thought as he'd discovered the tank "had been crushed in to make room for a big ole sack of dope.") Anyway, it was obvious that vent was clogged. I wound up replacing the tank and broken sending unit. Was good as new. Indie said the vent was clear. It was only this afternoon when filling the tank I discovered the great vacuum in the tank and became concerned could the vent be stopped up again. T (Told you the long story... because as I'd written before, I got the care super cheap 'cause the previous owner had discovered the tank which he didn't disclose at sale.) > From: Jim Cathey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:13:04 -0800 > To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Fuel vacuum again? > >> The suction in the tank was such that the fuel cap was difficult to >> remove. I mean, tug hard and then a huge "woosh" sound of sucking air. > > So, exactly what did you do to CURE the original problem? Did > you replace the vent valve? > > -- Jim > > > _______________________________________ > 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
