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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard Start
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Peter:
Along with the other parts, I will consider t
The below must have gotten lost in the transfer to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] I wanted to be sure that Peter and Barry knew I
appreciated their responses. --Mark
Peter:
Along with the other parts, I will consider the idle control valve hose
as a possible culprit. I found my receipt and you are correc
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] '88 126 Hesitation Problems and Intermittent Hard
Start
Thanks for the advice on the idle/hesitation issue. I will look into
both parts and see
Thanks for the advice on the idle/hesitation issue. I will look into
both parts and see if one or both are defective. One of the things I
like best about the way Mercedes drive is how smoothly the engine runs,
even after 212,000 miles, when it has its parts working correctly. I
have become s
Mark
If you want to drive to B.R. take it to Wedge Keys on the Airline.
The Head MB Mech is a friend of mine.
Tell Wedge that I sent you.
Russ W.
Gonzales
Mark E. Peneguy wrote:
Friends:
Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate
from a dead stop. Once the car i
Most likely you have a leaking idle control valve hose (the idle
control valve is what was replaced).
Smoke is likely blue, from worn out valve guide seals, you are due for
them. They can make starting slow on a cold engine, since oil leaks
down into the combustion chamber and can coat the p
Seems most likely the throttle position sensor , Eventually I tracked one
from a place called Mercedes .com
mak
Mark E. Peneguy wrote:
Friends:
Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate
from a dead stop. Once the car is in motion, everything is smooth, as
it
Sounds like the throttle position sensor to me on the hesitation. As
for the idle deal, sounds like you are talking about the idle air valve
that you had replaced.
Mark E. Peneguy wrote:
Friends:
Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate
from a dead stop. Once
Friends:
Recently, I started having a problem with hesitation when I accelerate
from a dead stop. Once the car is in motion, everything is smooth, as
it should be.
I don't have a clue as to what may be causing the problem. I have had a
few things worked on lately, including a tune-up, with