RW> Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:   
       
   RW>RN> I know how to do all that stuff, but I've been limiting myself to   
   RW>RN> changing spark plugs because of my knees.  Also, I don't have a   
   RW>RN> creeper and the necessary tools because I gave them all to my   
   RW>RN> youngest son after he got out of the Marine Corps.   
       
   RW> This is why I said that your SIL can do it...   
       
   He can't, either.  He wouldn't know where to start.  (-:   
       
   RW>RN>  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents somewhat of   
   RW>RN> a problem in doing that.  (-:   
       
   RW> Told ya so...8^) Can't find um?   
       
   I didn't say that, but the answer is no.  :-)  My guess is that it will be   
   pretty much the same as changing the plugs on the Lincoln.   
       
   RW> GM ECUs are very dependable, not invincible, but reliable.   
       
   It wasn't that.   
       
   RW> How many miles are on this one? Over 100k?   
       
   I don't remember.  I know how many miles are on the MB, since I drive it all   
   the time.   
       
   RW> Open the gas filler and have someone turn on the ignition. If the car has   
   RW> set a while, you should be able to hear the pump when the ignition is   
   RW> turned on, very briefly if the pump is good as it will shut off with back   
   RW> pressure from the fuel pressure regulator. If it doesn't come on and   
   RW> stays on, then it's probably defective.   
       
   The SIL had a couple of mechanic friends come over yesterday, drop the gas   
   tank (I think after performing the test you described above) and replaced the   
   fuel pump.  That did the trick, but I think he paid way too much for the pump   
   -- over $200.  However, what's done is done.   
       
   My thanks to all who replied.   
       
       
   Regards,   
       
   Roger   
      
   --- D'Bridge 3.94   
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