How do you change the shutoff valve on a Mercedes?

How do you change the shutoff valve on a Mercedes?

So out of the car you go and lift the hood to depress the stop lever. That whole operation is a pain, but Mercedes foresaw the valve failing, so they gave you a stop lever to use in a pinch. Replacing the shutoff valve is not hard, but if done wrong can destroy your engine.

What to do if your Mercedes engine doesn’t shut off?

Also as a safety tip please remember anytime you are working on, around or under your car, to wear safety glasses and secure the car with wheel stops and approved jack stands! One of the most annoying problems that the old Mercedes diesels can have, is the shut off valve not working. You turn the key off and the engine keeps running.

Why is my Mercedes Benz gear shift stuck?

Gear shift stuck is one of the most common problems with Mercedes-Benz cars. Unfortunately, looking to see if the brake lights turns on while you press the brake pad, is not a good test to tell if the brake light switch is working properly.

What to do when your Mercedes goes into limp mode?

You may also get a check engine light if your transmission goes into limp mode. When a Mercedes-Benz goes into limp mode, it only operates in second gear and reverse only. When you put it in gear, you may also feel a bang as transmission engages. The first thing you should try is to check the transmission fluid level.

So out of the car you go and lift the hood to depress the stop lever. That whole operation is a pain, but Mercedes foresaw the valve failing, so they gave you a stop lever to use in a pinch. Replacing the shutoff valve is not hard, but if done wrong can destroy your engine.

Do you need gaskets for a new shutoff valve?

The new shutoff valve and the 2 gaskets are needed. There is a metal ring that will come off the old valve with a gasket on either side. You will reuse the metal ring, and use the new gaskets. Notice the gaskets have a notch in them as will the metal ring. They fit on the shutoff valve only one way.

How does a shut off valve on a diesel work?

The shut off valve will pull the linkage toward itself. If you get the valve on the other side of the internal linkage, it would force the linkage to the full throttle position. To install just take the new valve and install the new gaskets on either side of the metal disc that came off the old valve.

Why is my shut off valve not working on my Mercedes?

One of the most annoying problems that the old Mercedes diesels can have, is the shut off valve not working. You turn the key off and the engine keeps running. So out of the car you go and lift the hood to depress the stop lever. That whole operation is a pain, but Mercedes foresaw the valve failing, so they gave you a stop lever to use in a pinch.

Where is the shutoff valve on a gas pump?

There is a small notch in the pump at the bottom of the hole, that mates with the raised portion of the edge of the shutoff valve. Bolt the valve into the pump and then apply vacuum to make sure the arm is pulling on the linkage correctly. Then just reassemble everything back just like you took it off. New valve installed on the pump.

How does a shut off valve on a car work?

The shut off valve will pull the linkage toward itself. If you get the valve on the other side of the internal linkage, it would force the linkage to the full throttle position. To install just take the new valve and install the new gaskets on either side of the metal disc that came off the old valve. (I forgot to take the pic).

Also as a safety tip please remember anytime you are working on, around or under your car, to wear safety glasses and secure the car with wheel stops and approved jack stands! One of the most annoying problems that the old Mercedes diesels can have, is the shut off valve not working. You turn the key off and the engine keeps running.

There is a small notch in the pump at the bottom of the hole, that mates with the raised portion of the edge of the shutoff valve. Bolt the valve into the pump and then apply vacuum to make sure the arm is pulling on the linkage correctly. Then just reassemble everything back just like you took it off. New valve installed on the pump.

Are there any Mercedes injection pump delivery valves?

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What are the parts in a Mercedes service kit?

This comprehensive service kit contains the fuel pump, updated wiring harness, fuel filters, and regulator assembly with sending unit.

The shut off valve will pull the linkage toward itself. If you get the valve on the other side of the internal linkage, it would force the linkage to the full throttle position. To install just take the new valve and install the new gaskets on either side of the metal disc that came off the old valve.

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