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Old 05-06-2008, 01:16 PM
timm9 timm9 is offline
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Chuck,

Thank you for the response!

The O2 sensor is brand new. I have carefully checked for vacuum leaks visually and with carb cleaner. I have visually inspected the engine compartment as well as the fuel pump, filter, and accumulator area and see no leaks. I have also visually checked every electrical connection in the engine compartment.

During the pre purchase inspection, the "mechanic" had played with the mixture and really messed things up, as well as caused quite a few of the injectors to leak because he was too lazy to pull the rail to replace the gaskets on the covers. I put the car on a trailer and hauled it 6 hours round trip to a gentleman that specializes in vintage Mercedes. I told him I did not care what the cost, I wanted everything perfect. When I picked the car up, it ran very smoothly. My only complaints were as noted above.
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