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Kinda stranded - Won't start - Suggestions?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:26 pm
by snelson
Hey guys,
3 years of flawless starting for my deli, but today she just won't catch.
This morning had the block heater in, and I noticed it didn't start quite as smoothly as normal for a mild day like today.
Drove to work no problems, then after work, lots of cranking just won't catch.

If my glow plugs are pooched (even just one plug), on a mildish day like today, would that stop her from starting?
I figured if I cranked long enough it would catch but no dice.

Wife is driving here now with my tools and some fresh glow plugs - anything else I can check?
I gave the fule plunger a few 'plunges' but that didn't help.
Again, crangs over with lots of power but just won't fire.....
Sugggestions?

Re: Kinda stranded - Won't start - Suggestions?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:47 pm
by tonydca
My L400 is an absolute pig to start with just one dead plug.

Starts first crank when they're all good. I think ur on the right track!

Re: Kinda stranded - Won't start - Suggestions?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 5:49 pm
by deli1733
make sure your ip plug hasent rattled loose

Re: Kinda stranded - Won't start - Suggestions?

Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:21 pm
by snelson
Hi guys, got er started! Thanks for the suggestions. Chrcked the ip-seems fine too.
Swapped out all the plugs, held my manual glow switch for 5 seconds, held my breath.....varooooom
Whew
Thanks again,its comforting having this site and its collective knowledge when you're panicking ;)