MB 300SD starting problems

MB 300SD starting problems

01-02-2002, 10:17 PM

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MB 300SD starting problems

I could use the help of someone familiar with the MB diesels. My FIL has an '83 300SD, it has a 5 cylinder turbo diesel in it. If the thing sits more than a day or two below freezing it will not start. Is not starting at 30* normal? If it sits below 0 long enough to cool off completely it will not start. Plugging in the block heater for 4 hours or so will get it warm enough to start. It had all new glow plugs put in a couple of months ago at the MB dealer. Is there anything to check? How would I go about seeing if one or more of the glow plugs has failed? The car has about 130K miles on it and is in perfect shape other than needing a generator in the trunk

Once started it runs good, good power and economy, with no problems till it gets cold again. All fuel is treated with PS Supplement too. Thanks for any help.

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