
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L No Start, Vapor Lock
This car generally runs great. Cold starts perfect - first crank / almost immediately. Warm starts great most of the time. However, after a good-long drive followed by a 15-20 minute hot soak it won't restart or restarts hard (requiring multiple cranks and ful...
FIX posted 8/30/2012
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VIN | 1070441205 |
Engine | 4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 3-speed Automatic |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / CIS-Lambda |
Emissions | CA |
Symptoms | No Start, Vapor Lock |
Occurs | Hot, After a Hot Soak |
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Vehicle Data
1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SL
VIN | 1070441205 |
Engine | 4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 3-speed Automatic |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / CIS-Lambda |
Emissions | CA |
Symptoms | No Start, Vapor Lock |
Occurs | Hot, After a Hot Soak |