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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 8/29/2007 16 Replies

This 380sl has a rich condition. it will puff a bit of black smoke out the exaust on accel. I have checked fuel pressures and found system pressure at 84 when the max spec is 81. cold control pressure is ok at 68 - 70 deg F 28 psi and gradually climes to 55 wh...

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1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDBBA45C3F
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsCA Emmissions
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL

VIN WDBBA45C3F
Engine3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsCA Emmissions
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursAlways