Can a fuel line crack in a Mercedes?
Fuel lines can carry fuel from the pump to the injectors and they can age, crack and split. The entire fuel system is under pressure and this could lead to a catastrophe. Replace any suspect lines with new ones from Pelican. …
What causes a fuel line to crack on a boat?
On any line older than 5 years, the sun causes the bulb, rubber end connector inserts, and fuel line to age, shrink, harden and crack, leading to tiny air leaks that prevent the fuel pump from pulling gas into the motor, especially at idle.
What kind of engine does a Mercedes C180 have?
Hi everyone – I am driving a Mercedes C180 2004 model, at first it only occasionally started misfiring when low revs or stopped at a stop street. The idling sounded very erratic as well. It only got worse during the past year. One Mercedes specialist told be that my cars engine is a gonner and the timing chain and gears were also damaged.
What causes a blockage in the fuel line?
We’ve had problems with two hoses in the past three years. A blocked outboard fuel line prevents fuel from getting to the motor. It generally starts with a partial blockage, where playing around with the fuel hose and pumping the primer bulb will get the motor to start or keep it running.
Hi everyone – I am driving a Mercedes C180 2004 model, at first it only occasionally started misfiring when low revs or stopped at a stop street. The idling sounded very erratic as well. It only got worse during the past year. One Mercedes specialist told be that my cars engine is a gonner and the timing chain and gears were also damaged.
Why does my Mercedes C class run rough off-idle?
21 people found this helpful. Hmmm, so what you’re saying is it idles ruff but passed that part of the test and runs smooth off-idle but fails that part because it’s running too rich ( too much fuel). If you had a vacuum leak at the throttle body you’ll be running lean not rich as you are now.
What makes a Mercedes C class run Ruff?
Dirty injectors ( irregular spray pattern, fuel comes out in a stream instead of a fine atomized spray) that will sure to make the car run ruff and run rich 4.
What is the code for a fuel injector failure?
If you are using a generic (not vehicle manufacturer specific) code reader; then you can expect to see codes beginning with P02. For example, a fault with an injector in cylinder one would give a code of P0201.