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intermittently stalling 200 1991

posted by  someone claiming to be ratgirl_gymea on  Mon Dec 29 07:49 CST 2014 [RELATED]

I have a gorgeous 1991 240GLE Limited Anniversary Edition Sedan which has me breaking out in hives now I am sooooo frightened ... to drive it. She went so well for about 7 years and then ... she was possessed, by something, I don't know what, to this day.

1st mechanic replaced the 'Main Fuel Pump' ($679.00), but it still kept intermittently stalling (usually on a busy highway so lots of people can abuse and honk at me) ... then he said it must be (& replaced) the 'In-Tank Pre-Pump' ($350), together with all new Fuel Lines and Hose Clamps just in case, she still kept stalling ... replaced the Battery - well 'it' could be faulty, so brand new $258 NRMA Battery ... she still kept stalling - then mechanic said ah-ha it's the faulty 'Ignition Lead Set', yup, he put a new Set in plus new Sparkies ($168) - still kept stalling ... Now I take her for a 2nd opinion and 2nd Mechanic said it's for sure the 'Ignition Module', they go all the time on these models ($372.75) and new Sparkies also just in case ... she still kept stalling, hmmmmm, must be the 'Starter Motor' ($698.35) - yep, she still kept stalling, worse than ever actually, 3rd go he 'Removes Body Sealer Fuel Tank' ($114.95). AND SHE KEPT STALLING. 2nd mechanic has had her now for a week, and it's funny because usually when I drop her off she doesn't play up. This time she did and exonerated me. But it took her 5 days before she 'did the deed' on 'him'. I really really love this car but I'm so frightened now. I've ordered a new 'Fuel Pump Relay' from the UK (neither mechanic suggested that) but from reading BB well, it 'could' be that. Wow, almost $2,500 later and no-one can fix my big-baby. Any suggestions please would be so welcome !!! Thanks ever so much.






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