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Feb 28, 2022 19:02:53 GMT
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Anything I have read about a Bosch conversion sound a tad complex and complicated. Not sure it's something I would fancy tackling. If I could find a kit of parts and instructions it might be doable for a professional mechanic.
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hopeso
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Feb 28, 2022 12:22:06 GMT
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Diesel Bob lists these Epic Delphi pumps as not being able to be reconditioned.
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Feb 28, 2022 12:17:26 GMT
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Unfortunately it's not leaking at the seals but at the timing module which is a large black box on the top of the pump. I have bought a new pump at a reasonable price, just awaiting it being delivered.
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Feb 27, 2022 15:12:49 GMT
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I may have found a new pump. However the model numbers are very slightly different. My pump is numbered 604 070 00 01 and 84640A032A The new pump I have found is numbered 604 070 00 01 and 8640A031A.
The only difference is 031A compared with 032A.
Would anyone know what the difference is if any in these two pumps?
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Feb 22, 2022 23:53:22 GMT
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Thanks for your offer, unfortunately these Lucas Epic pumps were only used for 2 years before they were discontinued so a second hand replacement would still be a risky purchase.
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Feb 22, 2022 17:36:00 GMT
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Well I finally got a phone call from the pump specialist and was asked if I was sitting down. Apparently the pump is leaking from the timing module which is a plastic moulding. As this jump is no longer made tracking one of these modules down is a bit of a faff and rather expensive. £1600 for the module is just crazy as the pump still needs the seals done to ensure it stays sealed. So, the big question is now what to do with the car? I have yet to speak to the garage guys but my first thought is to reengine it with another diesel engine from a newer Mercedes which would probably be the cheapest and best option. Will need to research what engine fits with the least amount of problems. Anyone got any suggestions please?
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Feb 12, 2022 14:38:38 GMT
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So good to see your back on here again. I missed your builds.
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hopeso
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You just can't help yourself can you, lol. Never hurts to have a look though.
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Motorbikes have the frame number usually stamped into the headstock area and the engine should have a number stamped onto the crankcase. If the frame number has been removed then you will be in bother unfortunately.
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Now when I bought this car I was told that the diesel injection pump was leaking when cold and needed a new set of seals. The car runs well once started but can be a bit of a pain to start if left for a couple of days. As I'm too old now to be lying under a car these days I did a bit of research before taking it to a local Mercedes independent garage to get it sorted. These Mercedes were fitted for a two year period with an Epic fuel pump which needs specialist attention to refurbish. Luckily we have here in Northern Ireland the only place I can find that can still look at these and in fact they do a lot of work for all over England too but they are a fair distance from me. So I arranged to leave the car in and the guys would check out the pump and remove it for me so I could take it up to the refurbishment place. It turns out the pump has been leaking into the engine mount so didn't drop onto the ground, just puddled into the mount of course destroying it in the process. The guys have removed the pump and it's up at Tyrone Diesels in Omagh awaiting their attention.
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hopeso
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As others have said Volvo 122s gets my vote. Lovely car to drive, quick enough too and safe for the family to travel in. It's one of the few cars I regret ever selling.
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hopeso
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You seemed so happy to have got this one I thought it would be staying with you for a while.
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Parked up to see if there was a tracker on it perhaps?
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hopeso
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Love the Clk.
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Dec 18, 2021 20:01:58 GMT
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Saw a house named 'Hopeso' in Wales some years ago and have used it for our house name and for various things since.
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Dec 16, 2021 23:42:56 GMT
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Unfortunately not, it was wrecked driving around the fields before sold for scrap. We were young and innocent then. No harm meant but no thought for the consequences either.
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Dec 16, 2021 23:26:57 GMT
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When I was 16 in 1976 I bought for £30 A MG Midget and kept it in an old ladies wooden garage near my school. One afternoon after school whilst still in school uniform I drove it about 7 miles to another town with 3 other school mates in it. One in the passenger seat and two sitting on the back deck holding onto the hood frame. No licence, no MOT, no tax and no insurance. I got stopped by a local policeman on a bicycle who asked me for my driving licence. I told him that my dad kept it for me whilst I was at school. Hi reply was "I suppose he keeps your MOT, tax and insurance details too does he?". I was told to get the car off the road and never let him catch me out in it again. I suppose it was the height of the troubles here in Northern Ireland and the police had more important things to deal with!
Never took it out on the roads again!
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Dec 15, 2021 23:36:58 GMT
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Looks lovely.
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Dec 12, 2021 17:16:54 GMT
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Looking forward to seeing the next instalment on this.
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Got my new barrel and one key from the parts dept of Mercedes Belfast this afternoon and now can start the car with a key. Just the fuel injection pump to get sorted now but that will have to wait until after Christmas as the only place that I have found that is able to recondition the Lucas Delphi Epic pump fitted to this car is fully booked until after Christmas. Apparently Mercedes only fitted the Epic fuel pump for 2 years or so and they are known to give trouble.
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