crookedvulture
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Cheers Toolman, I'l order the pipes and O-Rings from MB tomorrow. As for the non return valve, is this something I can pick up from the stealership too?
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My diesel C250 TD Estate, 1991
What year is it?
No - not jump start - push start with the clutch (Kick start) down an incline (called run start in the US) - weather not a problem - it's 35C in South Africa
Could it be injectors? Will they not work well when hot?
Could it be diesel pump calibration?
Thank youtraditionally a well worn engine becomes hard to start when warm due to compression loss bump starting it turns engine over faster than starter so it will start, could be your problem how many miles on the car? has it had proper engine oil services
Thank you
I will look at the starter first as the cheaper option - one auto-elek has suggested that the starter armature may be less efficient when hot, and this may result in a lower than required cranking speed, mileage = 330 000 km (200 000miles), but motor not smoking, and not taking oil - will a compression test help? And if compression fails, then I suppose I am in for rings, etc, what about diesel pump calibration?
thank you for the really good advice - otherwise, the car is in great shape - and I love the Dicky seats at the back, everything else works (well) - which is what you'd expect from an older Merc
regards, and thanks for all the really helpful replies
Michael
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