Roger Nelson wrote to Roy Witt:   
      
    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...   
      
    RN> He can't, either.  He wouldn't know where to start.  (-:   
      
   I thought you said he was a mechanic.   
      
    RW>RN>>  Speaking of changing spark plugs, the Mercedes presents somewhat   
    RW>RN>> of a problem in doing that.  (-:   
      
    RW>> Told ya so...8^) Can't find um?   
      
    RN> I didn't say that, but the answer is no.  :-)  My guess is that it   
    RN> will be pretty much the same as changing the plugs on the Lincoln.   
      
   Ever been under the hood of a BMW 740 series? Those engine covers sure are   
   pretty and they do a fine job of hiding the engine. Good thing you don't   
   have to lift the car to change oil...it's all done under the hood. But   
   where to start?   
      
    RW>> GM ECUs are very dependable, not invincible, but reliable.   
      
    RN> It wasn't that.   
      
   Didn't think it would be.   
      
    RW>> How many miles are on this one? Over 100k?   
      
    RN> I don't remember.  I know how many miles are on the MB, since I drive   
    RN> it all the time.   
      
   Ballpark? I know there are over 76k on my pickup, but not the exact   
   amount.   
      
    RW>> Open the gas filler and have someone turn on the ignition. If the   
    RW>> car has set a while, you should be able to hear the pump when the   
    RW>> ignition is turned on, very briefly if the pump is good as it will   
    RW>> shut off with back pressure from the fuel pressure regulator. If it   
    RW>> doesn't come on and stays on, then it's probably defective.   
      
    RN> The SIL had a couple of mechanic friends come over yesterday, drop   
    RN> the gas tank (I think after performing the test you described above)   
    RN> and replaced the fuel pump.  That did the trick, but I think he paid   
    RN> way too much for the pump -- over $200.  However, what's done is   
    RN> done.   
      
   $200 is pretty close to what they cost wholesale and considering how long   
   they do last, probably worth every penny.   
      
    RN> My thanks to all who replied.   
      
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