Acceleration problem with the 420 SEL...
11-05-2004, 11:45 PM
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Acceleration problem with the 420 SEL...
In the last two weeks there has been a problem with accelrating above 50mph. Today I had a hard time starting the vehicle. After starting, the car wanted to die after acceleration at any speed. Any ideas as to what might be wrong ?
11-07-2004, 11:15 AM
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96 S600 Euro, 91 560 SEC, 88 300TE, 87 560SEL, 86 560SL, 80 280SE, 64 Austin Healey 3000MIII
Sounds as though you are having a major fuel delivery issue. I would start w/ the fuel filter. If possible, take your car to a shop that can check your fuel pressure at the fuel distributor. I had a 420 in my shop w/ a similar problem (although not as bad..) and it turned out to be two fold, a bad fuel pressure accumulator and a tired fuel distributor.
How many miles on your 420?
Jonathan
How many miles on your 420?
Jonathan
11-12-2004, 06:24 PM
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96 S600 Euro, 91 560 SEC, 88 300TE, 87 560SEL, 86 560SL, 80 280SE, 64 Austin Healey 3000MIII
the FPR generally is a hit or miss deal..either it works or it doesn't..
Jonathan
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