1987 Mercedes Benz 190e engine cutting out

1987 MERCEDES BENZ 190E
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NIGEL100
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1987 Mercedes Benz 190e 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 240 km miles

Hi, my 190e runs great until suddenly (often after a continued use of the accelerator such as going up a long hill or taking off from a stop) then engine dies. It seems the engine starves for fuel and won't restart until it has had a rest for five or so minutes. It will then restart and drive normally. I find I don't have so many problems if i regularly remove my foot from the accelerator during driving, seemingly to let fuel build up or pressure to be released somewhere??
Jul 27, 2010 at 6:54 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Inspect and test all the following listed below:

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking,fuel filter or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
Jul 27, 2010 at 6:58 PM
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