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1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L Poor Idle Quality, Misfire
Posted to European Driveability on 7/5/2001 9 Replies

engine has a slight rough idle since cylinder heads were rebuilt. in gear there is the occasional misfire. #7 spark plug is consistently black as from too rich a mixture as compared to other plugs which are a light brown colour. spark plugs, wires, cap & rotor...

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car Vehicle Data

1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA3506L
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS-E
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Misfire
OccursIdle
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car Vehicle Data

1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

VIN WDBCA3506L
Engine4.2 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI / CIS-E
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Misfire
OccursIdle