On Mon Jun-10-2013 09:17, Roy Witt (1:387/22) wrote to Roger Nelson:   
      
    RN> He can't, either.  He wouldn't know where to start.  (-:   
      
    RW> I thought you said he was a mechanic.   
      
   He works for the state's Child Protective Services.   
      
    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.   
      
    RW> Ever been under the hood of a BMW 740 series?    
      
   No.   
      
    RW> Those engine covers sure are pretty and they do a fine job of    
    RW> hiding the engine. Good thing you don't have to lift the car to    
    RW> change oil...it's all done under the hood. But where to start?   
      
   Just like my Lincoln, then.   
      
    RW>> How many miles are on this one? Over 100k?   
      
   I found out last night the Tahoe has 130k on it.  I barely have that much on   
   the MB.   
      
    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.   
      
    RW> $200 is pretty close to what they cost wholesale and considering   
    RW> how long they do last, probably worth every penny.   
      
   I priced one online last Saturday for $90.  The one he got was an Airtex.   
      
    RN> My thanks to all who replied.   
      
    RW> Welcome, that's what we're here for.   
      
   (-:   
      
      
   Regards,   
      
   Roger    
   --- timEd/386 1.10.y2k+   
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