I did think of checking those hoses, but I cant see any of them! have to remove the aircleaner, etc. Speaking of hot air - it's 37C here this afternoon --- the Diesels start right up!
On Sun, Jul 18, 2010 at 7:31 PM, Hendrik & Fay <heni...@ozemail.com.au>wrote: > One of the problems with the K jet system is false air getting into the > manifold, in a worst case scenario a hose can come off allowing too much air > into the manifold and the car won't start at all, had this in my Mum's 190E > a while back. > > Hendrik > who is full of hot air > > > OK Don wrote: > >> The 300E has been getting slightly harder to start lately. It fires almost >> immediately, then stumbles or dies, I keep cranking for another 2 or so >> seconds, then it catches and runs fine. >> >> I first thought it could be low fuel pressure, so waited after turning on >> the key, like I do in a Diesel, but this has no effect. I don;t know if >> it >> does this when hot or not, I only get in and drive half an hour, let it >> sit >> for the day, then drive back. Guess I need to test this aspect. >> >> Is this likely to be a clogged cold-start injector? >> > -- OK Don Panic! (the national past time). _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
