I have a 1995 E300 Diesel and for the first time have expereinced an issue where the car will start on the first try and if it stalls from lack of fuel (I try not to step on the gas and rev a cold engine) it is very hard to start the car. Even if I have driven the car for 30 minutes and turn off the engine, it will start of up the firt try, but if it stalls its very hard to get started. I have to press abd hold the pedal to the floor to get it start. It takes alot of cranking. My car has always started with no issues since day 1. The car will run perfectly once started, no stalls or hickups while driving.

Any ideas?

thanks