Factory fuel filter.....
07-23-2007, 01:15 PM
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Factory fuel filter.....
Gents, what is the factory equiped fuel filter on our cars? Mann or Khecht or were both used????? Who has used what and have you had any issues??
I'd crawl under myself to see but along with purchasing a new fuel filter I need to buy a jack as well. Thanks in adance boys.
I'd crawl under myself to see but along with purchasing a new fuel filter I need to buy a jack as well. Thanks in adance boys.
07-23-2007, 01:25 PM
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2002 C32 AMG, 1997 C5 Corvette (sold)
Gents, what is the factory equiped fuel filter on our cars? Mann or Khecht or were both used????? Who has used what and have you had any issues??
I'd crawl under myself to see but along with purchasing a new fuel filter I need to buy a jack as well. Thanks in adance boys.
I'd crawl under myself to see but along with purchasing a new fuel filter I need to buy a jack as well. Thanks in adance boys.
Check out this site: http://rep.racepages.com/parts/racep...e&showdc=false
07-25-2007, 11:59 AM
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That's crazy! Buy the part; should cost you no more than $70 at most. It's an easy DIY, but just beware that a lot of fuel comes out when you remove the old filter.
07-25-2007, 12:45 PM
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And I thought 200 was rediculous. The stealership has a lift and the right tools (clamps) to make this a 10 minute job.
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07-25-2007, 02:46 PM
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No problem. Please wear eye protection as well. Fuel will spray, no matter how well you clamp the lines. Close your mouth too lol 
07-25-2007, 03:32 PM
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07-25-2007, 07:34 PM
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everything and anything
instead of taking it to a dealer find a mechanic that works on mercedes and get a qoute from them. My cars under warranty goto to dealer all others goto my mechanic who I have used over the years
08-06-2007, 03:21 PM
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TOP GUN 32,
Shoot me an email. I'm due for my fuel filter changeout. I was going to do it myself. Maybe you guy can give us a good do two the same day deal. I'm a short drive up the 15 or 71 away from you.
The factory recommends 60K. Some guys are changing them out every year.
Shoot me an email. I'm due for my fuel filter changeout. I was going to do it myself. Maybe you guy can give us a good do two the same day deal. I'm a short drive up the 15 or 71 away from you.
The factory recommends 60K. Some guys are changing them out every year.
08-06-2007, 04:59 PM
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no problem... i have under 2k left for my service
I just bought my mobil1 0 - 40 and oil filter
and the fuel filter is next along with probably going back to OEM plug wires.
The shop is a very humble place, but he installed my IC pump, evosport pullies on my C32 and ASP on my E55.
let's shoot for early September? I'll PM as reminder.
I just bought my mobil1 0 - 40 and oil filter
and the fuel filter is next along with probably going back to OEM plug wires.
The shop is a very humble place, but he installed my IC pump, evosport pullies on my C32 and ASP on my E55.
let's shoot for early September? I'll PM as reminder.
08-06-2007, 06:26 PM
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Code3smith thanks !! It seems like a DIY job, if you have a lift. I think I'm gonna take my car to a mechanic. This is the quote I received from my dealer:
Changing fuel Filter - 238.00;
Brake Flush 120.00 - DIY? any step by step instructions?
Power Steering Flush 175.00 - DIY? any step by step instructions?
TIA for the info.
Changing fuel Filter - 238.00;
Brake Flush 120.00 - DIY? any step by step instructions?
Power Steering Flush 175.00 - DIY? any step by step instructions?
TIA for the info.
08-07-2007, 01:42 PM
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Fuel Filter on the C55
Anybody know about the fuel filter on the C55. My mechanic says that the C55 fuel filter is in the fuel tank and not accessable/serviceable.
When I looked it up on EPC (WIS not installed yet) all I found was that the regular external fuel filter on other 203 was not a call out for the C55 and I could not find another fuel filter.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
When I looked it up on EPC (WIS not installed yet) all I found was that the regular external fuel filter on other 203 was not a call out for the C55 and I could not find another fuel filter.
Any help would be appreciated.
Regards,
08-07-2007, 09:31 PM
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I don't have a whole lot of specifics since I drive a C32. However, the fuel filter should not be in the fuel tank. I know the fuel pump is in the tank - on the C32's at least. I imagine this is probably not too far off with the C55. Maybe your guy is confusing the fuel filter and the fuel pump. 
06-10-2008, 06:59 PM
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can anyone confirm the part number for a fuel filter for the C55? also, can you confirm that it's located on the driver's side?
i've been looking at parts websites online and haven't found any listed. plenty of fuel filters for the c32, but nothing for the c55. i went to a shop and they were stumped as well.
i've been looking at parts websites online and haven't found any listed. plenty of fuel filters for the c32, but nothing for the c55. i went to a shop and they were stumped as well.
06-10-2008, 09:54 PM
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Yeah it is odd...C55s and C350 4MATIC receive a different (unlisted) part...
I change mine every 30,000 miles...I have seen and repaired plenty of damaged fuel rails, injectors, etc due to a bad filter...
First - Open your gas cap and then push in the flap door...
Then when you change it - do it when the fuel is as low as possible - then lift the car in the air - and then GET THE REAR AXLE ABOVE THE FRONT AXLE - this will move the fuel away from the pick up lines...Then - find the feed line (the pressurized line coming from the fuel pressure regulator)...you will want to open that after you vent the system from the feed line...
Not much gas should escape at all...
What you will want to do it disassemble the OEM clamps as easily as possible - inspecting them my dad and I discovered they just wrap over them selves and attached to pressed nipple fittings, unsnap the fitting and the clamp will come loose....no need to fight cutting through it like a crimp box type...
Then replace...
Good luck,
Jake
Oh yeah...My filter clamp bolt was rusted - so I replaced it with some stainless hardware...
- PS - Most (all) fuel pumps have a pre-filter to protect the pump in the tank...this is not the fuel line filter...I can not imagine the guys at M-B or AMG doing too much to change the routing and placment of the fuel system on the C55...But then again they did put a w209 nose on it...So I do not know about the C55...I am only posting this information to offer any help if it can help - no to confuse people...
Good luck!
I change mine every 30,000 miles...I have seen and repaired plenty of damaged fuel rails, injectors, etc due to a bad filter...
First - Open your gas cap and then push in the flap door...
Then when you change it - do it when the fuel is as low as possible - then lift the car in the air - and then GET THE REAR AXLE ABOVE THE FRONT AXLE - this will move the fuel away from the pick up lines...Then - find the feed line (the pressurized line coming from the fuel pressure regulator)...you will want to open that after you vent the system from the feed line...
Not much gas should escape at all...
What you will want to do it disassemble the OEM clamps as easily as possible - inspecting them my dad and I discovered they just wrap over them selves and attached to pressed nipple fittings, unsnap the fitting and the clamp will come loose....no need to fight cutting through it like a crimp box type...
Then replace...
Good luck,
Jake
Oh yeah...My filter clamp bolt was rusted - so I replaced it with some stainless hardware...
- PS - Most (all) fuel pumps have a pre-filter to protect the pump in the tank...this is not the fuel line filter...I can not imagine the guys at M-B or AMG doing too much to change the routing and placment of the fuel system on the C55...But then again they did put a w209 nose on it...So I do not know about the C55...I am only posting this information to offer any help if it can help - no to confuse people...
Good luck!
06-10-2008, 10:54 PM
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Prior to chassis #740182, (build date 6/30/05) will require a 211 471 02 41 ‘mounting plate’, as well.
The C55’s fuel filter is an integral part of the fuel level sender:
06-11-2008, 04:40 PM
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That's what I was afraid of. But at least it's not like some California-market BMW e46s where you have to buy the entire fuel tank assembly.
06-11-2008, 07:36 PM
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- PS - Most (all) fuel pumps have a pre-filter to protect the pump in the tank...this is not the fuel line filter...I can not imagine the guys at M-B or AMG doing too much to change the routing and placment of the fuel system on the C55...But then again they did put a w209 nose on it...So I do not know about the C55...I am only posting this information to offer any help if it can help - no to confuse people...
Good luck!
Good luck!
it seems like such a bad design to have to throw out a perfectly good fuel level sensor just to change the fuel filter every 60K miles as recommended by MB.
06-11-2008, 07:53 PM
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i did call the parts department at a local MB dealership and although they woudn't give me the part number to confirm, they did say the fuel filter IS located inside the fuel tank and it's a special order part that costs $338!
