| Snibble, I sympathize with you since I have been battling a similar
experience on my 190E 2.3 for 20 years. Bought the car new in 1987. It never
started right from the beginning and has gotten worse this past year. Needs
to crank 15 - 20 times before it starts. Have had it in a Mercedes shop many times
without out results. Have replaced several parts, e.g., temp sensor, fuel pressure
stabilizer and reservoir, fuel pump check valve, new filter, checked relays, checked cold start relay, sparks, distributer, and many more. After starting, the car starts on the first turn and runs like new (until the next morning). I´m sorry
I can´t provide any advice and will be watching this thread. Seriously thinking
of sending to the junkyard but other than the poor starting the car runs and looks perfect. Good luck.
bbu |