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My 88 420 with 149K has a slight "rock"
when I first turn it on: hot or cold start. Its had this for a long time. MB dealer said I needed a valve job- that was 45k miles ago. Second MB dealer said it needed valve stem seals. That was done- car ran fine since. No more burning of oil. The rock continues but diminishes slightly as the car is driven. Once in a while it will run perfectly smooth. Most of the time it has this "rock"- more obvious in neutral, less in gear. 150K serivce has been done. Always dealer parts. Engine is smooth on acceleration and never misses, stalls, hesitates. Any suggestions? |
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Have you check your engine mounts... and also
1988 modle 420 SEL idle ca be raised 50 RPM when transmission in gear ask a experince MB tech should know how to do it. ------------------ MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech 5 years independent shop owner |
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The other thing to add to Mb stars is the injection nozzles. Have them checked too.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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Motor mounts were done as was engine shock absorber. Great suggestion on checking the injector nozzles. I am 2nd owner-car has 149k- should they be cleaned (what method & tools), checked (what would you be looking for) or just replaced? Thanks in advance.
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