habu

Just got word from my local MB dealership (Tafel Motors, Louisvile, KY) that my 2002 C32 needs a new fuel pump. Of course it couldn't be a simple replace fuel pump with new one, but replace the entire fuel tank. Seems the fuel pump is an integral part of the fuel tank. Good engineering! The car has a whopping 35K miles. This may be my last Benz. I love the car, but $1900 dollars for a fuel pump replacement is JUST WRONG!!!!

boohooramblers

The pro's here may wish to chime in as well, however this doesn't seem right. I looked at my W203 DVD and it shows parts of the fuel pump as something that can be ordered as part number 203 470 13 94 I believe. See the diagrams below for the components. While the fuel pump is definitely an integral part of the fuel tank (M3 in the diagrams), I don't think you need to replace the fuel tank itself also.

kjb55

The part number noted 203 470 13 94 lists at the dealer for $183.00.

AMGfan

...sounds like all labor. The MB techs are probably looking at their labor charts and adding pre-set time/labor charge needed to remove the fuel tank and replace the fuel pump.

Same think happened to me, when I had to replace the wiring harnesses in my dad's E320. Check out this thread awhile back as an example of excessive labor charges...

https://mbworld.org/forums/mercedes-tech-talk/118543-little-advice-repair.html

Good Luck!

Matt@Revolution

Curious what initial complaint was? Fuel gauge reading empty especially after filling tank? OR driveability problem. If it's an inaccurate fuel gauge. It probably needs just the fuel levels senders(yes both) replaced with updated parts. If the car won't run, there may be a problem within the tank that is not allowing transfer from one side of the tank to the other in which case it might need a new fuel tank. The level senders are a lot easier to replace undamaged using specialized tools, but can be replaced by yourself, just don't smoke while doing them. Hope that helps. Depending on the VIN of your car, the new pumps/level senders may also require recoding of the instrument cluster due to changes in the parts.

silver_metallic

I think they're also trying to get some nice presents for their wife and kids for Christmas using your hard-earned money. $1900 is ridiculous. It's a Benz, not the Space Shuttle.

Removing the fuel tank can be done by two people and a few simple tools. Remember to use an extractor to empty the tank prior to removal, and disconnect your battery.

Eurocharged Rick

do you know this for a fact, or are guessing? i have been curious about the whole fuel tank issue for a while and am the kind of guy that would do it myself, but i don't want to go to all the trouble and then not have the car start...

Matt@Revolution

The actual part number for this car is 203-470-34-94 with a list price of $1120(good profit part though). With diagnosis(2 hours?) and labor (1.8 hours - this is more than MB book time). That's about $450 at dealer rate. Do they also want to replace the other level sender? That would get you to $1900. High cost of part can be explained by its low production. Only used in AMG cars and has a higher flow rate than non-AMG cars.

habu

To Matt@Revolution, initial problem was engine stopped while driving. Would not restart. I believe the diagnosis is correct. Service department is now talking with MB rep to see what MB can do. Maybe prayer is in order.

yeuchau

that's why don't take it to mb dealer

ProjectC55

But it's basically a Bosch fuel pump and STILL should not cost that much!

Eurocharged Rick

anyone know what the stock fuel pump flows?

habu

Update: MB rep said since car has low miles (35k) replacement would be $900. Got to thank dealer service rep for that. Still a lot of cash but not $1900.

AMGfan

Never heard of that type of discount...It may be a "we realize we are overtly screwing you" discount. Good luck!

ultraseven

If you STF you will find that this is a common problem with all C32s regardless of year. I've had mine replaced last year for the same exact problem. Before the car didn't start however, I would feel this sudden "lurch" or sometimes the engine would just rev but I wouldn't get any power.

yeuchau

did u go to other dealer and ask for the price
cause every dealer will give u different price

habu

yeuchau,

Tafel is the only MB dealer in town and they certainly act like it.

Furious

I had my fuel pump replaced. They had to replace the entire gas tank. I know that they weren't trying to screw me over because it was warranty work. Would have been something like Cdn $3500 with the labor.

power-fade

Getting my fuel tank, fuel pump and charcoal canister replaced under warranty b/c of "fuel tank anomaly" triggering CEL. It is probably about $4000.

moosejaw

I know 04blackc32 replaced his fuel pump successfully without having to replace his fuel tank.

kindafast

haha welcome to AMG without warranty world.

Nothing special, get used to it.

AMGC43C55

for people that own AMG your cheep

CLKCLK

No, we are just not stupid!

mkonei

but most of us can speak/write correctly.

04blackc32

I REPLACED IT IN MINE MYSELF AND ITS NOT HARD AT ALL. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS REMOVE THE REAR SEAT UNBLOLT THE COVER UNDER THE PASSANGER SIDE AND UNSCREW THE TOP THATS ON THE TANK AND THE REST IS SELF EXPLANATORY. I REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT AND THE PLUG ON THE DRIVER SIDE ALSO. I PAID ABOUT 850.00 FOR THE PUMP 250.00 FOR THE SENDING UNIT AND 30 FOR THE PLUG. IF I HAD TO DO IT AGAIN I'D DO THE PLUG FIRST. REASON IS AFTER I REPLACE THE SENDING UNIT THAT DIDNT FIX THE PROBLEM THEN I DID THE PUMP AND THAT DIDNT FIX IT EITHER AND GUESS WHAT IT WAS THE PLUG. I REPLACED THE PLUG AND SO FAR ALMOST A YEAR LATER NO PROBLEMS. LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED THE PART #'S AS I HAVE THE MB BOXES WITH THE OLD PARTS.