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Originally Posted by hbofinger
The museum is simply Fab! You need to plan at least half a day for it. Very, very informative, and they ENCOURAGE you to take pictures! (Special photo spots)
Good you are doing the fuses.
On the hard start: Is it starting hard when cold? On my 560SEL, it would start fine cold, but had those symptoms you describe starting warm. This usually indicates a bad accumulator - not a serious issue, about $120 part, easy to replace yourself if you have clamps for the fuel lines.
I don't know much about the Diesels, but I am told to stay away from the 5 cylinder - the most troublesome of the Mercedes engines.
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Do you need to book museum in advance or is it open year round?
My "cold start" is the first time for each day ... 6 to 9 times before fully running, then anytime after that no problem on 1st sometimes the 2nd turn. I was told it could be the cold start valve? Anyway I found a mechanic that will diagnose it, and he told me to hold key on for 8 to 20 count and if it takes a 3rd time, gas down ~ 50% as it is a manual fuel injector not power.
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1988 Mercedes Benz 300 SE, W126, 184,986 km
1989 BMW 535i, E34, 351,000 km
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