Gurgling Fuel Pump?

[mike65]

I just switched on the electrics before starting the car and I heard a definite gurgling sound comming from behind me, is this the sound of a dying fuel pump (starting has been a bit hard again in the last two weeks)?

Mike.

 

[Spike]

It could be air getting in the fuel system too...

 

[mike65]

Oh great how's that happen? The filter was changed about 6 weeks ago could a union be slightly loose?

Mike.

 

[mike65]

This moring I check the filler cap (proper mercedes original) and it needed turning a fraction to get it fully "home". Started the car three times since
and got a clean, quick ignition each time...hmmm. Maybe it was that simple.

Mike.

 

[teky]

it is that simple m8 "air getting into the system" can get it any whaere and the cap is often overlooked because it sounds too easy :idea: and this is where others getting the same problem should always start :wink: