Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-31 Thread John W. Reames III
On Tue, 29 Aug 2006, OK Don wrote: A 124 with the same engine will have the same problem. Do not ask how I know this. As will a 210 Also leaking return hoses can cause this too. (Speaking of which I have to do mine this weekend. I used the stff for a 61x since that is what I had on hand, and

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-31 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: In this case, yes - but I thought (could be wrong again -- ) that if the oil level sensor think's you're too low, it prevents the starter from turning on. ? Not on any car I've ever owned. If so, when you're marginally low, and parked at the wrong angle, it could prevent

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-30 Thread OK Don
Wasn't the first instance of not starting on a slope determined to be a low oil level issue? So there could be at least two causes --- On 8/29/06, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 01:00:54PM -0500, Harry Watkins wrote: With leaking delivery valves, a low fuel tank level

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-30 Thread Marshall Booth
OK Don wrote: Wasn't the first instance of not starting on a slope determined to be a low oil level issue? So there could be at least two causes --- Oil has NOTHING to do with it! It's all a matter of air getting into the fuel system and allowing the fuel to flow back toward the tank.

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-30 Thread OK Don
In this case, yes - but I thought (could be wrong again -- ) that if the oil level sensor think's you're too low, it prevents the starter from turning on. ? If so, when you're marginally low, and parked at the wrong angle, it could prevent the car from starting. On 8/29/06, Marshall Booth

Re: [MBZ] No start with SDL parked nose up

2006-08-29 Thread Kevin
On Tue, Aug 29, 2006 at 01:00:54PM -0500, Harry Watkins wrote: With leaking delivery valves, a low fuel tank level and parked nose up on a slope, your 300SDL stands a good chance of a no start, I don't know about other models. A 124 with the same engine will have the same problem. Do not ask