Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:   
      
    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.   
      
    RN> So does Fram.   
      
   Not really. Wix happens to be the highest rated filter manf.  Fram is   
   forth rated stuff.   
      
    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   
    RW>RN>> even though the tank is half full.   
      
    RW>> Remove the tank and replace the fuel pump...this is a typical   
    RW>> in-tank fuel pump problem...Some shops can R&R the tank without   
    RW>> draining it. Yours is half full, so don't put anymore in it until it   
    RW>> gets fixed. If you SIL is a mechanic, he should be able to do this   
    RW>> in the driveway.   
      
    RN> I know how to do all that stuff, but I've been limiting myself to   
    RN> changing spark plugs because of my knees.  Also, I don't have a   
    RN> creeper and the necessary tools because I gave them all to my   
    RN> youngest son after he got out of the Marine Corps.   
      
   This is why I said that your SIL can do it...   
      
    RN>  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents somewhat of   
    RN> a problem in doing that.  (-:   
      
   Told ya so...8^) Can't find um?   
      
    RN> Anyway, I was afraid it might be the pump in the tank, but even worse   
    RN> would be the ECU!  The one in my Lincoln died as no one can get a   
    RN> reading from it.   
      
   GM ECUs are very dependable, not invincible, but reliable.   
      
   How many miles are on this one? Over 100k?   
      
   Open the gas filler and have someone turn on the ignition. If the car has   
   set a while, you should be able to hear the pump when the ignition is   
   turned on, very briefly if the pump is good as it will shut off with back   
   pressure from the fuel pressure regulator. If it doesn't come on and stays   
   on, then it's probably defective.   
      
      
      
            R\%/itt   
      
      
   --- GoldED+/W32 1.1.5-31012   
   --- D'Bridge 3.92   
    * Origin: Bow Tie Racers, Been There, Done That! (1:387/22)