hard starting (always miss the first try) - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

david s poole · #1 06-15-2007, 05:24 PM

i had same problem with my 87 420sel.finally broke down and replaced fuel distrib and now starts first time every time.

throne7 · #2 06-18-2007, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by david s poole

i had same problem with my 87 420sel.finally broke down and replaced fuel distrib and now starts first time every time.

What is involve in replacing this unit? Take off the air filter unit? Its right underneath right? I don't suppose you bought a new unit did u? Those thing cost a thousand bucks each.

david s poole · #3 06-18-2007, 10:11 AM

no they're available rebuilt for less than $500.

throne7 · #4 06-20-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by david s poole

no they're available rebuilt for less than $500.

So do they have a website where you can pick up a rebuilt
fuel distributor? I might actually attempt this to see if it
will fix the problem. I intend to keep the car and drive
it so I don't mind putting in more money into it. I checked
ebay and these fuel distributor things (used) go for quite a sum.

david s poole · #5 06-20-2007, 11:01 AM

specialtauto.com-----will be about $450 exchange.

saumil · #6 06-20-2007, 12:14 PM

Is it so bad that you cant live with it ?

Replacing the fuel distributor is an expensive thing to do and there could be other parts such as the cold start valve that may be the culprit. Does it also happen when you try to start the car after it has warmed up ?

throne7 · #7 06-29-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by saumil

Is it so bad that you cant live with it ?

Replacing the fuel distributor is an expensive thing to do and there could be other parts such as the cold start valve that may be the culprit. Does it also happen when you try to start the car after it has warmed up ?

Yes it happens all the time now. Several months ago, only happens
early in the morning when car is cold. Now a day it happens
even at the shopping plaza. I park the car, go get milk.
Comes out, and it happens. Have to crank more than once
to get it started. I don't personally mind, but whenever
the girlfriend is along for the ride, it always made her
tell me to get rid of teh car. I told no!