Common Problems With 380sl Mercedes

Common Problems With 380sl Mercedes - Why does a mercedes 380 sl take time to start? More mercedes 380 sl questions answered. Now it refuses to start at all, well it actually sounds like its trying to start on three cylinders. And the exhaust smells of petrol and the plugs are wet after several attempts. I am bringing a 380 back from the brink. It sat for 11 years and am now working on getting it on the road but am having some problems. The car is about 60 miles from my home. I distinctly remember a 380sl in excellent condition that wouldn’t stay running. Because the fuel pump relay and the idle air control valve were bad. They didn't make the 380sl past 1985. A common problem was the timing chain guide rails breaking and causing the engine to jump time and damage the valve train. It was cranking but the engine would never start and. If your mileage is excess of 70k, then it may be that one or two injectors are blocked or even leaky. Which would cause starting problems hot and cold. The car is about 60 miles from my home. I distinctly remember a 380sl in excellent condition that wouldn’t stay running. Because the fuel pump relay and the idle air control valve were bad. They didn't make the 380sl past 1985. A common problem was the timing chain guide rails breaking and causing the engine to jump time and damage the valve train. It was cranking but the engine would never start and. If your mileage is excess of 70k, then it may be that one or two injectors are blocked or even leaky. Which would cause starting problems hot and cold.

Why does a mercedes 380 sl take time to start? More mercedes 380 sl questions answered. Now it refuses to start at all, well it actually sounds like its trying to start on three cylinders. And the exhaust smells of petrol and the plugs are wet after several attempts. I am bringing a 380 back from the brink. It sat for 11 years and am now working on getting it on the road but am having some problems. The car is about 60 miles from my home. I distinctly remember a 380sl in excellent condition that wouldn’t stay running. Because the fuel pump relay and the idle air control valve were bad. They didn't make the 380sl past 1985. A common problem was the timing chain guide rails breaking and causing the engine to jump time and damage the valve train. It was cranking but the engine would never start and. If your mileage is excess of 70k, then it may be that one or two injectors are blocked or even leaky. Which would cause starting problems hot and cold.