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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Question starting problems
1990 240dl, car takes long to start especially if it rained the night before. it will roll over for a long time before starting. what could possibly be causing this?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 08:44 AM
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old tune parts
fuel pressure
wrong fuel mixture
not enough air
weak battery
weak spark
 
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Old Oct 3, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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You can start with a good tune up, especially wires and cap in your case given the symptoms...
 
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