2002 Mercedes Benz 270ml Intermitent Failure Start First Time Each Day Runs

2002 MERCEDES BENZ 270ML
95,000 MILES
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Intermitent failure to start first time each day then runs super and stops and starts no problem all day. also hunts between 600 and 800 revs per minute on tick over even when warmed up, had 5 new glow plugs and £150 battery. Any help before the costly route of using dealer to sort. Ron Yarwood
Feb 24, 2013 at 3:49 PM
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i would have the fuel pressure monitored to see if it bleeds off after sitting for an extended time

Roy
Feb 24, 2013 at 4:40 PM
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