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Gary Baxter

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Injector pump worn beyond repair
« on: July 11, 2013, 06:57:12 »
Maybe some kind people could give me some advice. I have a 280 sl and had the injector pump bench tested; the result: the linkages are worn beyond repair.

What are my options?

Is it possible to buy a good second hand pump?

Has anyone converted to electronic fuel injection?

Many thanks in advance.

Gary Baxter

Soulman

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #1 on: July 11, 2013, 07:47:37 »
Hi Gary,

I am in a similar position, who did you use for diagnosis?

Thanks,
Soul.

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2013, 08:17:24 »
Met a guy at Bromley who has converted his engine to electronic fuel injection
(apparently injectors from a Vauxhall Carlton fit). He reckons to get much better
mpg and also power up around 200bhp!! Engine bay looks empty without the IP!
He has welded a sensor ring to the crankshaft pulley for timing and electronic ignition.
He is still sorting the programming as cold starts are still a little unpredictable.
I think he uses this site so maybe he will chime in.
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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2013, 16:57:31 »
So far I had not heard of someone having converted to EFI on a Pagoda but on older US cars I know it's being done all the time, with various manufacturers offering aftermarket systems. They tend to cost a few thousand dollars though so not something to jump into lightly.
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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2013, 17:44:04 »
It is easier and less expensive to tune a good FIP.  I feel I'm close to 200 hp with mine nowa little rich and about 20 mpg a little lean.  Its easy to adjust if you install a O2 sensor and gauge.   Pumps show up on ebay frequently.
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Gary Baxter

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2013, 02:29:35 »
Hello Soulman

The company that bench tested my injector pump is MTQ Engineering Systems (mtqes.com.au, they have many branches throughout Australia) 240-244 Hammond Road
Dandenong, VIC, 3175
Ph: 03 9794 2888
Fax: 03 9794 2899

Best regards

Gary Baxter

Soulman

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2013, 07:11:15 »
Many thanks Gary,

Please let me know what you come up with?
The bits I need are so simple,
Maybe if you decide to sell your old pump you let me know.

All the best,

Soul.

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2013, 08:52:28 »
Here is a search for you on German eBay (search word "Einspritzpumpe Mercedes w113): http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1313.TR4.TRC1.Xmercedes+w113+einspritzpumpe.TRS0&_nkw=mercedes+w113+einspritzpumpe&_sacat=0&_from=R40

Good luck :-)

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Gary Baxter

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Re: Injector pump worn beyond repair
« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2013, 21:37:33 »
Many thanks for everyone's help. I have a number of options to explore.

Warm regards

Gary Baxter