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After the drags the few weeks ago, I thought I could smell fuel, however it didn't last long and I put it down to people using race gas and topping up next to my car. Combined with my partner not being able to smell anything I also thought maybe a bit of paranoia.
Well, my car is 4km from an 'E' service which includes the car asking for fuel filters. As we know, we can't just replace the filters, it is the whole pump assembly. So today I got an early cut away from work, so thought I would spend 10 minutes seeing how my pumps were going. My right hand side pump is clean on top, however one pin is very faintly browned. Signs of excess current draw.
My left hand side pump is as below. As soon as I popped the lid off the cover I could smell fuel. Looks like it has been leaking for a while. The cover also had a rim of gap filler style foam which the right hand side didn't. So, I'm thinking the old owner may have known it was about to be due.
My question to the forum is - of the DIYs on here they aren't very detailed, however, of the people who have done it, is it a difficult job? What 'special' tools are required?
Looks like my urgency for pumps has just sky rocketed...
I guess optimistically the only positive is the left hand side pins aren't browned.
Sorry to be a pain, but are you able to confirm part numbers, if you know it, for the left hand side. I'm finding a few pumps, but seem a bit conflicting in numbers. Don't want to order the wrong one.
Check the sticky thread about this. MB USA finally issued a warranty extension and is covering parts and labor for people with leaks. I know you can't get it covered, but people have posted the latest and greatest part numbers in that thread. Id check it, but I'm going to bed
Check the sticky thread about this. MB USA finally issued a warranty extension and is covering parts and labor for people with leaks. I know you can't get it covered, but people have posted the latest and greatest part numbers in that thread. Id check it, but I'm going to bed
Those fuel pump and sender part no's do not suit a e55 amg they are for a E350!
The rest are probably o.k.......
And i'll be interested to hear where you get to with MB australia with this. In NZ I had not so much luck.... well to be fair they wanted me to take the car to the stealership to inspect it first (I had already figured they didnt want to know) but id already done the JB weld fix so told them where to stick it....
Last edited by austingtir; 05-01-2015 at 02:37 AM.
Cheers, I had a look through that thread. That part number doesn't come up with SFA when googled. eBay doesn't even have anything.
MB211 470 60 94 is the filter number in that thread, but doesn't appear to match for E55.
How did you find Darwin? Depending when you come and visit can make you feel very differently about the place.
Cheers, I had a look through that thread. That part number doesn't come up with SFA when googled. eBay doesn't even have anything.
MB211 470 60 94 is the filter number in that thread, but doesn't appear to match for E55.
How did you find Darwin? Depending when you come and visit can make you feel very differently about the place.
Some of these might be newer part numbers that supersede the old parts. Not too sure, but that might be why they aren't showing up in a search.
Darwin... it was very hot. I always seemed to be there in January/February, but I still had a great time. Good food, friendly people, and I love that Aussie beer. I was very fond of Carlton Cold.
Here is a great DIY that may be of some assistance with replacing your fuel pump. It explains the tools that are needed, gives you pricing, and even time that it should take. If you're needing more you can always check out all of the tech articles here. Good luck with the repair.
2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
Originally Posted by sexyxe
Strweth, no wonder why finding the right part is such a dogs breakfast.
Most of the part numbers come up suitable for most E Series cars - 350 to 550 but they don't list the 55.
Is it a case of I should replace both the left and right side at the same time with these? Or is that not necessary?
You will need to replace both sides at the same time.
Always be cautious when purchasing replacement parts as many are specific to the AMG model. The fuel pump for instance is a high pressure model compared to the pump supplied with the other W211 variants. There are in fact over 500 upgraded parts present in every AMG.
2004 W211 E55 AMG >>gone but not forgotten > W123 280E > W124 E280 > W126 380SE
Originally Posted by sexyxe
Strweth, no wonder why finding the right part is such a dogs breakfast.
Most of the part numbers come up suitable for most E Series cars - 350 to 550 but they don't list the 55.
Is it a case of I should replace both the left and right side at the same time with these? Or is that not necessary?
You will need to replace both sides at the same time.
Always be cautious when purchasing replacement parts as many are specific to the AMG model. The fuel pump for instance is a high pressure model compared to the pump supplied with the other W211 variants. There are in fact over 500 upgraded parts present in every AMG.
I'm planning on DIY. The link pelicanparts put up for the DIY is pretty well written and I don't think it will be too hard, maybe take a few hours but I have time to waste on the weekend.
I ordered and received my new fuel sender I got from ECS Tuning. I did the install and everything was good to go... until I went to plug in the connectors. This new unit has a different connector housing for the smaller of the two plugs. The photo of the part on ECS' website shows a connector similar to my old one.
Did I get the wrong part, or is there an updated harness I don't know about? And what is that thing on there? I notice OP's Aussie-spec fuel sender had nothing in that spot.
05-01-2015, 01:44 AM
