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1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 5.8L Excessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
Posted to European Driveability on 6/12/2000

Hello group:

We have just replaced a new fuel distibutor assembly due to a hard start and stalling problem....everything working just fine until now.....the vehicle is running very rich until the point you can see the black smoke from the exhaust during idle ...

 
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car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA3502H
Engine5.8 L / 8 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursHot
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car Vehicle Data

1988 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA3502H
Engine5.8 L / 8 cyl
EmissionsUS Fed
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Poor Fuel Economy
OccursHot