It's hard starting in cold and hot

1976 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL
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ALFREDO OROZCO ARCE
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When starting the engine takes to boot and speeds to 2,000 RPM, then stays at 1500 rpm, the car is 1976 Mercedes Benz 450 SL, Chasis 107
Feb 4, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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BILLYMAC
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I WOULD FIRST CHECK FOR VACUM LEAKS.ESPECIALLY THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
IF NO VAC LEAKS CHECK FOR ENG IDLE CONTROL STICKING IF NONE OF THESE THEN MOST LIKELY LEAKY INJECTOR ORINGS.
Feb 5, 2011 at 1:37 AM
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KABALO
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To: Alfredo
I have the same problem with same car!
Please inform what was your solution to the problem?
thanks
Kabalo
Apr 30, 2013 at 9:05 AM
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