Author Topic: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL  (Read 2709 times)

rjmarco

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Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« on: April 18, 2018, 22:23:33 »
I believe this is also called a Warm Up Device. 

On my 230SL, this housing has corroded and has several pin holes.  It may not be repairable but I'm checking. 

Has anyone sourced one of these recently?  I know that they are NLA from the Classics Center.  I would like to get a new one or at least a used one in good condition.

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Rich
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2018, 13:37:31 »
I might have one.  I am headed into the attic of my garage in a few minutes so I will look.

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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2018, 13:47:06 »
Thanks for you help with this!
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2018, 15:10:58 »
If he can't find one....https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/en/mercedes-230-280sl-w113-/07-mech-injection-air-intake-/07-b-injection-pump Item #70

I had to buy one for my '60 220SE W128. The ports for that are in a different direction and had to be repositioned and welded. See attached. What a pain! Rarity has its downsides. 
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2018, 15:19:47 »
Hi, Wallace. 

Thanks for this info.  The SLS site does show the correct thermostat housing for the 230SL but they are out of stock.  I called them today and they suggested checking back in one or two weeks.  I'm hoping for a shorter term fix or replacement if possible. 

Regards,

Rich
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #5 on: July 17, 2018, 20:20:39 »
There is a guy in Germany who makes new ones out of brass for $150. I am ordering one now.

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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #6 on: July 17, 2018, 20:34:56 »
FYI, I did finally get my new one from SLS once they restocked.  I had it installed recently.  Happy ending!
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Re: Fuel Injection Pump Thermostat Housing - 230SL
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2018, 03:16:34 »
Just to follow up, I got my new thermostat housing from Germany for$208 including shipping plus I found a new dos thermostat(old type) from VintageEuroParts.com for $400 plus shipping. Happy ending. MBClassic was $1000 for the thermostat alone