I recently had a problem with my 1993 300e 2.8 Surging when i stopped or drove slow, this happened after running out of gas
the fuel pump is good, i replaced the fuel pump relay switch, and a couple days ago i went to start my car and i heard a huge backfire which resulted in my air filter assembly being completly engulfed with fire, replacing this airfilter assembly from the mercedes dealership is $392.00, first question is there any air filter assemblys that may duplicate my 1993 300 e 2.8.
i have searched various wrecking yards and the least expensive one ive found is $ 120.00,not including shipping
so if there is a mercedes model that matches up with my year and model i can look into the possibilty of someone parting out their vehicle, as it stands ive not found a 1993 300e that someone was parting out, my other concern is what on earth could cause
such an explosion like backfire to catch that assembly on fire ???

 

timing problem cause it