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Originally Posted by centroid1
cold starting- i have a MB cold starting guide that talks about holding your pedal all the way down and crank the engine that way. even though 55 is not cold, i thought i try it. i think this sound usually happens when i try this method. tried it 2 or 3 times only.
normally, the initial start, the car cranks about 4 seconds, one or two cylinders fire up, keep cranking, and then the rest. i think that is normal.
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It sounds like you have at least one bad glow plug. Mine pretty much start instantly on all cylinders unless it is very cold. Do a search on glow plugs, there's lots on info here. I've never had much success with holding the throttle down for starting. Mine seem to start best without touching the throttle.