Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-29 Thread Trampas
disposal. Replace injectors fuel filter and gas and try again. Trampas -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kayoooh @ gmail Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2005 11:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-29 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
Hello, can any of you tell me where the computer/control module (that which controls the spark plugs among other items) is located on a 1999 E250 van. I just want to be prepared in case my recent woes with this van are due to a faulty control unit! When last parked, this van had just covered a tri

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Anyway, Where can I find Ether, would AutoZone and the like have it?! Every auto parts store on the planet has it, as do truck stops, etc. "Starting fluid." -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
> Message: 8 > Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:12:07 -0800 > From: Kevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not > start after sitting for three years!! > To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: &

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread Kevin
On Wed, Dec 28, 2005 at 07:25:40AM -0800, Jim Cathey wrote: > > Depends on the engine in particular. Since it turned over, that's a > > good > > start! I would suggest carb cleaner in the intake to see if it brings > > it to > > life. If the engine was carbuerated I would suggest a splash of ga

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Depends on the engine in particular. Since it turned over, that's a good start! I would suggest carb cleaner in the intake to see if it brings it to life. If the engine was carbuerated I would suggest a splash of gas down the carbuerrator - same line of thinking. Nothing quicker or easier t

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
better make sure its getting spark first. kayoooh @ gmail wrote: Hello Listers, This is for the Gasoline engine experts among us. I have a 1999 Ford E 250 van which has not been started for almost the past three years, at the time, it was parked with a quarter tank of gas. Today I made an att

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread brian toscano
ectors fuel filter > and > gas and try again. > > Trampas > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 7:07 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [MBZ] I nee

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread Trampas
: Wednesday, December 28, 2005 7:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!! Since the van has sat for such a long time the other thing you could try is change the plugs out and a new air filter if its clogged. Other

Re: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread mykd1
Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -Original Message- From: kayoooh @ gmail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 28 Dec 2005 04:44:17 -0600 Subject: [MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!! Hello L

[MBZ] I need help starting an engine which would not start after sitting for three years!!

2005-12-28 Thread kayoooh @ gmail
Hello Listers, This is for the Gasoline engine experts among us. I have a 1999 Ford E 250 van which has not been started for almost the past three years, at the time, it was parked with a quarter tank of gas. Today I made an attempt to start it with a brand new battery but no matter how long I cr