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1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L Excessive Emissions, Hesitation
Posted to European Driveability on 1/9/2001

Happy new year to all and especially you grizzled, mean old techs who know Benzes of this vintage best-

The car's owner liked our last work, so it's back here for a "tune up". The car ran fairly well but always had a very bad hesitation at throttle tip-in. Th...

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car Vehicle Data

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

VIN WDB1070441
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS w/ frequency valve
EmissionsFederal
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation
OccursAlways
Misc.Convertible
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car Vehicle Data

1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

VIN WDB1070441
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS w/ frequency valve
EmissionsFederal
SymptomsExcessive Emissions, Hesitation
OccursAlways
Misc.Convertible