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1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL 4.5L Poor Idle Quality, long crank
Posted to European Driveability on 4/5/2002 15 Replies

Hello, This is a post for another shop. This old SL will not start very well after sitting about a half hour when warmed up. Once it starts, it idles very poorly for a few minutes. I know this model had a problem with the fuel in the rails on top of the engine...

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car Vehicle Data

1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

VIN 1070441200
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Long Crank
OccursHot, After a Hot Soak
Misc.Electronic Fuel Injection System
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car Vehicle Data

1974 Mercedes-Benz 450SL

VIN 1070441200
Engine4.5 L / 8 cyl / GAS
Trans3-speed Automatic
DeliveryFI
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Long Crank
OccursHot, After a Hot Soak
Misc.Electronic Fuel Injection System