RW> Roger Nelson wrote to All:   
       
   RW>RN> Looks like we're gonna have to put the Tahoe in the shop.  We just   
   RW>RN> changed the fuel filter on it last week because the engine would   
   RW>RN> crank, but not turn over.   
       
   RW> 'but not start' ?   
       
   That's right.  The engine catches, but only for a brief period of a second and   
   then dies.   
       
   RW>RN>   The new fuel filter is not OE, but a Wix (I think) replacement.   
   RW> Nothing wrong with a Wix, they make very good filters.   
       
   So does Fram.   
       
   RW>RN> I drove it about 10 miles yesterday and we're back to square one --   
   RW>RN> crank but not run.  It sounds to me like it isn't getting gas even   
   RW>RN> though the tank is half full.   
       
   RW> Remove the tank and replace the fuel pump...this is a typical in-tank   
   RW> fuel pump problem...Some shops can R&R the tank without draining it.   
   RW> Yours is half full, so don't put anymore in it until it gets fixed. If   
   RW> you SIL is a mechanic, he should be able to do this in the driveway.   
       
   I know how to do all that stuff, but I've been limiting myself to changing   
   spark plugs because of my knees.  Also, I don't have a creeper and the   
   necessary tools because I gave them all to my youngest son after he got out of   
   the Marine Corps.  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents   
   somewhat of a problem in doing that.  (-:   
       
   Anyway, I was afraid it might be the pump in the tank, but even worse would be   
   the ECU!  The one in my Lincoln died as no one can get a reading from it.   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
   --- D'Bridge 3.94   
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