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Only one valve, no head damage but some corrosion around one coolant channel, so head getting skimmed Hope the picture works, never tried this before..

next problem Fault was caused by a burnt exhaust valve.( no damage to seat) Next problem is where to get a replacement. Garage are struggling so I am helping to look while the head is waiting to be skimmed. Any suggestions

Many thanks for taking the time to offer your comments and assistance, It is very much appreciated! I have located an independent garage used to "older" i.e. not plug in cars, who is going to have a look for me, and will report back next week. As an aside, Auto Discount in Harrogate, tel 01423...

In Wetherby, near Harrogate.

Checked all leads, continuity ok at specified 1K resistance. All other cylinders running spot on

Got spark at all 4, Any tricks for unblocking fuel injectors? 250 miles from home. Got all my tools.

Thanks for the info, now got to work out what to do with it! Car revs cleanly when the high speed enrichment kicks in, but settles back to 3 when throttle released.

checked all 4 plugs via the old method- earthed lead and plug and briefly turned motor over, sparks on all 4. I realise that they can fail under compression, but this is the best tech I got. Air filter removed to see injectors and pump, wondering where to go next ( Used to be a motorcycle...

leads on new distributor now in correct order (idiot) car now runs perfectly on 3 cylinders again. what is the best way to check ignition lead condition and after that how to deal with a blocked injector if not the lead (new plugs fitted)

very confused now! Found cracked/ burnt contacts in distributor cap. replaced with new cap and arm, fitted very carefully. now will not run at all. fires but stops. put original running on 3 distributor cap and rotor back on to get back to original good starting but on 3. car will not start on...

After checking oil, fuel (decent stuff) etc, set off in my 1987 230E which had occasionally been misfiring under load, but now seemed good. after a good run of 200 miles with no problems, the missing under load returned occasionally, but otherwise 90+ cruising in a fully loaded car was fine with...

thanks people!

Hi People My 90k 1987 230E (petrol) has 2 weird faults 1) Occasionally when going up a long incline the engine seems to loose power and judder. Then it will be ok on the level, and not do this again for some time. Oil levels etc all ok. No idea as to what it could be . 2) when getting...

Charged battery, installed with doors locked. Opened doors, solenoid started ticking, started engine, ticking stopped after about 30 seconds, maybe it's reset?

No separate alarm keys, so will try connecting the battery with the doors locked, then opening the drivers side to see if it works, if not, there is a highly regarded jobbing auto electrician at our local autoparts store. thanks for the comments guys

Car alarm just started going off. despite not operating for over 1 year. Battery was low, but when charged continued to go off even when engine started (obviously no immobiliser), disconnected siren, engine runs but i can hear a relay ticking behind the dash on the drivers right side. No...

Hi People, 1987 230E, 94K miles, ticking or tinkling noise, quite loud almost like pinking, from the front of the engine bay at tickover. All levels are ok, temperature dead on even in traffic, any suggestions?

Duo valve was the culprit, unplugged, cleaned contacts and gently caressed with a small hammer, works perfectly- 600 mile round trip in hot weather with cooler on full chat,(honest, in yorkshire !) no problem, followed by another 260+ trip to birmingham and back. Right! next questions, seem to...

Quality result! Next saturday's job (After taking it to north yorkshire for a run out) Great website, absolutely enthralling.

Hi People, I am mark from South Wales, 6 months into ownership of a 90K, 1987 230E, which is proving great. the only problem I have is that even when set to minimum, I only get warm / hot air from the cabin vents (no aircon fitted) anyone know what is wrong?, correct coolant levels, and the car...