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Why is it hard to start my 1985 Mercedes 380SL when the engi

Postby 02corolla » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

Why is it hard to start my 1985 Mercedes 380SL when the engine is hot from running.?
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Postby EMT » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

may be a couple of things. One the cold start may be bad and shooting fuel into the engine, or the fuel pump check valve may be bad and the fuel pressure is dropping. Also check the vacuum lines if they have cracks in them the tend to leak more when hot.
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Postby Auspuh » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

maybe its time for you to scrap the car
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Postby John Krichghow » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

i have home work is the answer
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Postby Darler » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

its 21 nearly 22 years old its time to get rid of it
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Postby tEllwO20OR » Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:01 pm

its old
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