
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL 3.8L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation
starts hard cold, skips, found #1,3,6,8....gas fouled, has had new fuel dist{not me} timing chain, valve job, wires, cap rotor, plugs, a far as i can see... checked compression on all cyls, 135-155 consistently, not sure where to go...thanks brad
FIX posted 9/16/2009
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VIN | WDDBA45C8F |
Engine | 3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic |
Delivery | FI / GAS CETRAL FUEL |
Emissions | US |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation |
Occurs | Cold |
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Vehicle Data
1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL
VIN | WDDBA45C8F |
Engine | 3.8 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic |
Delivery | FI / GAS CETRAL FUEL |
Emissions | US |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation |
Occurs | Cold |