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I have an 87' 300e. When I start it first thing in the morning it takes 2 or 3 seconds to start. If I shut it off for up to 15 minutes it will start right up again. I go through this again at noon when I go for lunch and again when I go home for the day. Also the econ guage reads 1/4 to the right at idle. I put a vacuum guage on it and it only reads 10". is this possibly related? I personally rebuilt the engine two years ago complete (pistons,bearings,valve job) to pass our emission test. I hoped that this would rectify the long crank and low vacuum but I was wrong. Any suggestions? thanks
------------------ Chris Muc Auto mechanic '87 300E 325,000 km |
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Check the adjustment,fuel pressure,air flow
sensor unit and cold start system. ------------------ MB STARS Master Guild Technician,12 years MB tech 5 years independent shop owner |
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In most M.B. literaure they state 4sec crank time is normal for CIS-E fuel systems.
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There is an advanced repair that adjusts the air plate static position. If you go too far, you have to remove the whole thing though. It should be left up to a tech.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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O.k. I will check those adjustments. Should the fuel distributor hold pressure? For how long? What about the low vacuum? I have been in other 87' 300Es and they start right up and econ guage "pinned" left. Is this guage in fact a vacuum guage? thanks! P.S. great site!
------------------ Chris Muc Auto mechanic '87 300E 325,000 km |
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Yes it is a vacuum gauge. The low vacuum could be a result of a burned intake valve.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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The engine was recently rebuilt with a complete valve job etc... however the timing chain was not replaced, could that be a factor?
thanks [This message has been edited by CMuc (edited 07-24-1999).] |
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Some times the installed valve height is too high after valve jobs, and on start-up the lifters hold the valves open. Could this be the reason that the ecno gauge isn't reacting right? M.B. offers smaller shims for the correct lifter position. I would be happy to send cranking time info (ie:4sec) being normal.
------------------ MERCEDES BENZ MASTER GUILD TECHNICIAN ASE MASTER TECHNICIAN 27 YEARS M.B. TECH |
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I have not seen a timing chain wear out on a 103 engine yet. MB DOC is right on the valve too tight theory.
------------------ Benzmac: ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN SERVICE MANAGER FOR 14 BAY FACILITY MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM |
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Today I timed the cranking and it was closer to 10s !!! I Thought it was shorter. I tested the fuel pressure to the fuel distributor and it was fine. As soon as I shut the car off it dropped to 0! Is this my problem? Is it a simple fix? As for the held open valves, I will perform a leak down test to verify and get back with the data. Thanks.
------------------ Chris Muc Auto mechanic '87 300E 325,000 km |
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