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1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, preignition on accel
Posted to European Driveability on 5/19/2009 6 Replies

Timing at idle read with a standard timing light is 38 deg. Timing does not change with or without vacuum.

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car Vehicle Data

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D2G
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsFED
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Preignition on Accel
OccursAlways
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car Vehicle Data

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA35D2G
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS
EmissionsFED
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Preignition on Accel
OccursAlways