1979 MERCEDES BENZ 450SL
113,000 MILES
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SPECIALX
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solenoid does not engage until 3 or 4 tries. car has been garaged for 10 years. is there a quick fix?
Mar 10, 2013 at 3:50 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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You will have to ensure all starter electrical connections are ok and that the engine still turns over, pull the spark plugs and add some light oil mixed with diesel into each cyl and let sit a few hrs or over night, then try turning engine by hand very slowly back and forward as you may have time seized rings, if you try and crank on the starter you can snap rings if they are stuck.
Mar 10, 2013 at 4:15 AM
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