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1993 Mercedes Benz 400sel Repair Question


Topics covered: Gas, Battery, Compression.
Mileage: 24,600 miles.

Asked on December 20, 2012

Mercedes Benz 400sel Gas Problem

I just got this car from a friend who is trying to help me I am unemployed and faithfully looking for a job this car is supose to be my transportation to work once I get it going... I've been starting it everyday while waiting to have some cosmetic work done to it before putiing it on the road well, I ran it out of gas from starting if for over a month everyday I put more gas in it now it will not start occassionally it sounds like it want to start but will NOT. I've tried recycling the key as I have heard still will not start, it has at least 4 gallons of gas in it, has compression, & spark I also hear the fuel pump kicking in but will not start. Can someone please help me ?????? (also has strong battery). Again, before I ran it out of gas (my bad) It started up with no problem.......Please help ! I would be glad to donate as soon as my check comes in.
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Replied on December 20, 2012

Suspect debris from tank was sucked up into pump, filter and injectors. Pump and filter together near tank maybe filter change will help

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