190e 2.3 16v engine shaking at idle (HELP)

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190e 2.3 16v engine shaking at idle (HELP)

08-16-1999, 10:56 PM

Benzmac

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Did the shop scope the ignition system? This engine does have resistor wire ends that do fail often. Also have the valves been adjusted lately? This is a solid tappet engine and the valves need to be adjusted every 15k miles. If the problem is on the fuel side, have the fuel distributor checked.

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