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Originally Posted by KevRC4130
Yes, the glow plug light comes on, and yes I do wait for it to turn off before I crank it. The article posted does sound like my car - runs great once it's warm, but on a cool morning... Lots of smoke coming out of the tailpipe, runs a bit rough at first, and is hesitant to start.
I don't have a garage/tools/etc at the moment (again I'm a student away at school), but I do have a trusted independent MB mechanic I go to. About how much money can I expect this to cost (ballpark)? scenario 1: glowplug replacement, scenario 2: starter replacement
Thanks!
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Check the Glow Plugs. Disei Giant has apictorial on how to and the Meter can be had at Harbor Freight for $5 or less when on sale.
Adjust the Valves if it has not been done recentely.
Synthetic Oil allows for faster Cranking.
You can ignore the Glow Plug Light and keep the Key in the Preglow position until you here the Glow Plug Relay Click off. If you do that you will get about 30 seconds where your Glow Plugs are on until the Timer inside of the Relay turns them off.
After that you can cycle the Key again and go for another Preglow Cycle of about 30 seconds. (This might seem wasteful concerning the Battery but the Glow Plugs get things hotter than cranking compression can make things and the Heat is right in the Precombustion Chamber.)