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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-26-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a...

I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a direct clue on the problem. Three times since my last post I got the problem to start and become chronic as the gas ran down only to disappear when I...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,187
Posted By Zestieboy
I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a...

I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a direct clue on the problem. Three times since my last post I got the problem to start and become chronic as the gas ran down only to disappear when I...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2006, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By Zestieboy
Forgot to mention that I still - no matter what...

Forgot to mention that I still - no matter what the circumstances - ever hear a sound when I open the gas cap.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-26-2006, 06:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
Posted By Zestieboy
I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a...

I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a direct clue on the problem. Three times since my last post I got the problem to start and become chronic as the gas ran down only to disappear when I...
Forum: Tech Help 09-26-2006, 06:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By Zestieboy
Cool I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a...

I've now confirmed that the fuel level is a direct clue on the problem. Three times since my last post I got the problem to start and become chronic as the gas ran down only to disappear when I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-23-2006, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,587
Posted By Zestieboy
K-lambda CIS & fuel tank vacuum

Hello Everyone,

About 4000 miles ago I bought an 83 380SL with 90K. Car looks and runs great except I have an intermittent problem. It occurs when I drive the car under acceleration load. Once...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By Zestieboy
K-lambda CIS & fuel tank vacuum

Hello Everyone,

About 4000 miles ago I bought an 83 380SL with 90K. Car looks and runs great except I have an intermittent problem. It occurs when I drive the car under acceleration load. Once...
Forum: Tech Help 09-23-2006, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,187
Posted By Zestieboy
Here's an interesting discovery in my problem:...

Here's an interesting discovery in my problem: The stalling, sputtering no power problem completely disappears when I fill up the tank. As long as the tank is more than 1/4 full, I'm OK - runs like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-23-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
Here's an interesting discovery in my problem:...

Here's an interesting discovery in my problem: The stalling, sputtering no power problem completely disappears when I fill up the tank. As long as the tank is more than 1/4 full, I'm OK - runs like...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-22-2006, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By Zestieboy
Ordered a new one and installed it. Thank you...

Ordered a new one and installed it. Thank you all!
Forum: Tech Help 09-22-2006, 08:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Zestieboy
Got it - installed it. Thank you all!

Got it - installed it. Thank you all!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-22-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
Still looking. Replaced the relay and the OVP...

Still looking. Replaced the relay and the OVP relay too. - - nothing.
Forum: Tech Help 09-22-2006, 08:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,187
Posted By Zestieboy
I thought of that and tried it - - nothing.

I thought of that and tried it - - nothing.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-08-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By Zestieboy
Well, I noticed yesterday that the reinforced...

Well, I noticed yesterday that the reinforced area surrounding the boot on the ICU side was frayed. I also noticed that as I handled the wire, the RPM would rise and fall. Upon further observation,...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2006, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Zestieboy
I noticed yesterday that the reinforced area...

I noticed yesterday that the reinforced area surrounding the boot on the ICU side was frayed. I also noticed that as I handled the wire, the RPM would rise and fall. Upon further observation, the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-08-2006, 04:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,037
Posted By Zestieboy
Dumb Newbie Question - Ignition Control Unit

Hi all,

I've got an 83 380SL with electronic ignition. The ICU box (mounted on the front driver side fender) has two large wires. One has a large plug (grey) and routes back from the unit towards...
Forum: Tech Help 09-08-2006, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,446
Posted By Zestieboy
Dumb Newbie Question - Ignition Control Unit

Hi all,

I've got an 83 380SL with electronic ignition. The ICU box (mounted on the front driver side fender) has two large wires. One has a large plug (grey) and routes back from the unit towards...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-02-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
Some great ideas. My next steps are to hit the...

Some great ideas. My next steps are to hit the fuel pump and the relay hard and see what happens. Thanks for helping.
Forum: Tech Help 04-02-2006, 04:12 AM
Replies: 684
Views: 127,753
Posted By Zestieboy
$8,000 for my 83 380SL. Car is immaculate inside...

$8,000 for my 83 380SL. Car is immaculate inside and out. Like new. 85,000 miles. At 80,000 she got brand new full exhaust, injectors, shocks, tires, major service, timing chain conversion and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2006, 09:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
The odd thing is that all I need to do is...

The odd thing is that all I need to do is shutdown and restart the engine and it's all gone. There's no waiting time involved in letting anything cool off. Yesterday, I never stopped - just threw...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2006, 04:32 PM
Replies: 374
Views: 67,809
Posted By Zestieboy
46 going on 19.

46 going on 19.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2006, 04:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By Zestieboy
380SL Sputters & loses power. Restart solves problem.

Hi All:

Thanks in advance to any help with this oddball problem. I recently bought an 83 380SL. It has the double roller conversion and 88,000 miles. Cherry car... except: After about 45 minutes...
Forum: Tech Help 04-01-2006, 04:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,187
Posted By Zestieboy
380SL Sputters & losses power. Restart solves problem.

Hi All:

Thanks in advance to any help with this oddball problem. I recently bought an 83 380SL. It has the double roller conversion and 88,000 miles. Cherry car... except: After about 45 minutes...
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