Mercedes-benz 300 sl - Fuel injection

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Sat 8 Apr 2017 20:10
Mercedes-benz 300 sl - Fuel injection - dan86

Hi all

Was going to go out for a drive in the roadsters but I couldn't get her started turns out the high pressure fuel pump is knackered. (Going to sort out a replacement in the week).

Was talking to a friend about the car and he was saying to replace the mechanical fuel injection with a retro fit EFI kit to make the car more reliable but I don't think I should as it will take away the originality of the car what are back roomers thoughts?

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Sat 8 Apr 2017 20:24
Mercedes-benz 300 sl - Fuel injection - mss1tw
Keep the mechanical kit so it can be reinstalled if a future buyer wants authentic mechanical FI problems? ;D
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Sat 8 Apr 2017 21:10
Mercedes-benz 300 sl - Fuel injection - oldroverboy.

Keep the original kit, but if you are feeling flush, mercedes will fix i for you, but have deep pockets! I hink i posted a link in your earlier thread. Good luck!

Edited by oldroverboy. on 08/04/2017 at 21:11

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Sat 8 Apr 2017 21:53
Mercedes-benz 300 sl - Fuel injection - dan86

Thanks I might look in to it but will have to give it some serious thought as I do like classic cars to be original

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If you cover no more than 100 miles per day and have easy access to a charging point at home or work, then an EV is ideal for you.

Is an electric car right for me?