URGENT: NHTSA Opens investigation into fuel leaks on the E55.
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Plastic welding would be a temporary band aid if it didn't make it fall apart faster. The entire plastic piece that everything is built into is just spider cracking all over from what I have seen.
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I suggested it back on Post #411....
It seems to me that an epoxy-reinforced stock part could be a valid, permanent repair. If there was an off-the-shelf MBZ part that actually worked I think we'd know about it by now.
The Airtex option seems promising as well....definitely want to get some feedback on that once somebody tries it.
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I suggested it back on Post #411....
It seems to me that an epoxy-reinforced stock part could be a valid, permanent repair. If there was an off-the-shelf MBZ part that actually worked I think we'd know about it by now.
The Airtex option seems promising as well....definitely want to get some feedback on that once somebody tries it.
-G
It seems to me that an epoxy-reinforced stock part could be a valid, permanent repair. If there was an off-the-shelf MBZ part that actually worked I think we'd know about it by now.
The Airtex option seems promising as well....definitely want to get some feedback on that once somebody tries it.
-G
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The left side is the pump side which is what airtex makes from my understanding??
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Happy Birthday Everybody! It's been one whole year since the fuel leak investigation started. For whatever it's worth, looks like there was a teleconference on 1/17/13 with the NHTSA and MB and its representatives. Unfortunately, there's no mention of what was discussed. I guess it would be wishful thinking to believe a resolution is in our future??? PJ
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Just saw this article... seems like we should continue complaining on MB Facebook page:
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2013/01...-forms-of.html
http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2013/01...-forms-of.html
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Keep complaining on MB and AMG's facebook pages, and on here, and anywhere else you can. The squeaky wheels get the oil. MB is clearly trying to ignore the problem due to the costs to fix it, we need to spread the word about how they treat their customers and owners of their products. The millions and millions spent each day should prevent these problems. If they do arise they should be quickly repaired, especially with the obvious safety risks here. MB has dropped the ball badly here and any potential customer should hear about it in my opinion.
I have had comments removed on FB. They are watching what's on their site. If we keep complaining maybe word will travel up the chain of command and if this bug keeps crawling up the right persons leg maybe they'll finally do something about it.
I have had comments removed on FB. They are watching what's on their site. If we keep complaining maybe word will travel up the chain of command and if this bug keeps crawling up the right persons leg maybe they'll finally do something about it.
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This is what I really don't understand. Why is my car down 4 fuel senders when another E has no issues or has had them replaced once with no issues sense. There seems to be a missing piece to the puzzle.
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/\ Possible some shops were shipped or already had the older non revised parts while some other's received newer ones? I am not even sure if there is a revised part though. For the people who have had theirs replaced and have had no further issues, care to provide what your part numbers were from your work order, and we can compare to what others have.
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My driver's side needs to be replaced...I wish Airtex made a replacement for that side.
OEM version will always have an expiration date, IMO...lolz.
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Anyone look in to Micron ethanol filters? Might not even be applicable, I just started reading up on ethanol and what it can do.
EDIT: What is the difference between senders? I see 211 470 45 94 is also a sender. 211 470 45 94 vs 211 470 50 94?
EDIT: What is the difference between senders? I see 211 470 45 94 is also a sender. 211 470 45 94 vs 211 470 50 94?
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The part number tables are here. You can see the progression of parts that were used for each item in attempts to improve/fix it by MBZ, but at this point even the most recent replacement parts still leak...
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Took delivery of 2007 e63 not even a week ago and upon the first gas fill up I've encounters this same leaking from diver side rear wheel. ODI # 10496318. Are you guys only tracking e55s? Can't believe I missed these posts while researching the car.
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