1985 Mercedes Benz 500sel engine misfire & stalling

Tiny
GOD_SPEED
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  • 1985 MERCEDES BENZ 500SEL
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 56,000 MILES
Hi my sel 500 has been misfiring at idle and always. After starting the engine it stalls after 1-2 mins at idle.

i have got all the spark plugs, spark plug cables, fuel pump, fuel filter checked but still problem persisits.

please advice.
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010 AT 7:05 AM

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Tiny
TLTONY
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I have an 84 with the same problem. I found that I can assist the air valve opening when revving the engine. I'm trying to find out what activates the air valve because I think that's the root of the problem.
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 AT 8:36 PM

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