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Originally Posted by macdoe
Our 88' 420 SEL is doing the same thing.... goes according to rpm. Fine when idle but when the transmission is in gear it seems to drop to 0 when glidding?
Oil level good. What mechanical problem did you have that caused these symptoms?. How was it repaired? Thanks
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The timing chain guides disintegrated and fell to the bottom of the oil pan. All was well when cold, but once the oil warmed up, it started sucking in the plastic bits and clogging the oil pump screen.
Diagnosing low oil pressure symptoms for your mercedes
Buying the $20 gauge is cheaper than throwing the part at it.