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not 100% sure but im pretty sure it was serviced every 3000 by the passed owners up until 2 or 3 years ago.. when somebody had it and didnt take very good care of it.
1996 Volvo 855GLT, 1993 MB 190e 2.3 8v, 1998 Subaru Outback SUS, 1991 BMW 525, 1998 MB C230
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i would start with a full tune up. oil change every 3k is regular maintenance when i talk about history i mean major service to the motor such as seals, plugs, wires cap rotor....etc history whats been done other then the routine 3k oil change.
i honestly don't know, but my dad and I checked everything we could .. its really too cold to work here now . uhm i think it might be my timings off .. how can i find out if it is for sure ?
1996 Volvo 855GLT, 1993 MB 190e 2.3 8v, 1998 Subaru Outback SUS, 1991 BMW 525, 1998 MB C230
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timing light. i would first change the cap and rotor, wires, and plugs these are the basics that can go bad and cause the car to run like crap. plugs i would use a non resistor plug and stay away from bosch plats or any plat plugs. before you go adjusting things do atleast a basic if not a full tune up on the car first.
okay.. well i did put the bosch plats in a months or so ago.. haha but ill get on all of that thanks !
1995 E320 (totalled) 91 420SEL W126 (retired) 2002 S500 W220(retired); 2008 C300 Sport W204
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3 to 5 seconds to start the car is normal. Electromechanical fuel injection system works on pressure differentials so it takes a few cranks for it to get going. If you had a timing issue you would probably have backfires and or rough or missing engine running etc...
Motorcraft makes a very good non resistor plug that works great in my 86
Motorcraft makes a very good non resistor plug that works great in my 86
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