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1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190D
180,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BESEME
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I have a 1987 300e that sometimes takes a while to idle normally, and sometimes will stall. Does anyone know what can cause this?
Feb 15, 2011 at 2:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check the fuel filter and the in line stainer in the inlet pipe into the distribution fuel head, check the the idle air vale is working, and there is a small black plastic fuel control valve on the back side of the fuel head, this can also cause problems, all these are fairly critical so they should be checked by a Benz qualified tech or a tech with good Benz knowledge.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 15, 2011 at 11:19 AM
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