Need a Good Mechanic Cleveland OH

[Alex D]

Does anyone know  of a good mechanic for a 1967 250SL in the Cleveland, OH area?  My current mechanic has been having troubling getting the car running.  It sat in a garage for about 3-4 years, and my wife and I just inherited the car, had to tow it to a gargage.   Has 106,000 miles on it, body is in good shape, needs some detailing.

After putting about $1,500 into the car, now he tells me it needs a Fuel Injection Pump, cost about $2,500.   Would like to get a second opinon before spending $2,500.

Thanks,
Alex D

[mdsalemi]

Alex,

First of all, $2,500 sounds excessive for a pump that you may not need.  They are generally rebuilt at a cost of about half that.

Contact JonnyB (Jon Bernardi); Frank Cozza, or Peter Lesler, all of this group and the MBCA Western Reserve section for recommendations.

[dseretakis]

your mechanic sounds like a scam artist. Check this site out. They are selling the pump for $586. Labor should be an hour tops which should put you around $700 for the job-if you even need it that is.

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/product.aspx?sid=pwkb4t55rlg3b145s3pwxh55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1342561@250SL&year=1967&cid=22@Fuel%20%26%20Air%20System&gid=6256@Fuel%20Pump,%20Electric

edit: actually this refers to fuel pump, not FI pump so please ignore my post.

[Jonny B]

Contact has been made, and recommendations have been rendered!

[Shvegel]

I am in Cleveland as well. More than happy to take a look...For free.

My qualifications are:
Line mechanic for 20 years
Former BMW Dealer trainer
Current Chief Engineer Large private yacht
Most importantly:
Rescued my 280SL after sitting 25 years.

Regards,
Pat