[W126 Coupe] 1983: 380 SEC sometimes stalls when engaging in D

[malcolm369 at comcast.net]

Before replacing, you might test them for leakage. 

Spray em with carb cleaner or the like with the engine running......   

idle change = vacuum leak.

Cheers,   Malcolm


 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Kivendren Moodliyar" <kivendren at telkomsa.net>
> So do I have to replace them?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Shayegan, Richard
> Sent: 04 July 2006 05:53 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] 1983: 380 SEC sometimes stalls when engaging in D
> 
> By rotted I mean they dried out, so now they are covered in tiny little
> holes that let air escape.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Kivendren Moodliyar
> Sent: Tue 7/4/2006 10:41 AM
> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] 1983: 380 SEC sometimes stalls when engaging in D
>  
> Thanks for the response
> What do you mean Rotted??
> How could I have leaks if they are clamped???
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
> On Behalf Of Shayegan, Richard
> Sent: 04 July 2006 01:56 PM
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] 1983: 380 SEC sometimes stalls when engaging in D
> 
> You shouldn't have to put clamps on your vacuum pipes. Have those little
> rubber connectors rotted and perhaps you are having serious leaks there?
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com on behalf of Kivendren Moodliyar
> Sent: Tue 7/4/2006 4:07 AM
> To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists'
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1983: 380 SEC sometimes stalls when engaging in D
>  
> Problem: While driving and as approaching a stop (Like a traffic light) she
> cuts out. Then after about 10 attempts it engages and doesn't stall. 
> 
>  
> 
> Frequency: Occassionally but getting worst
> 
>  
> 
> Description: At first I thought I had resolved this problem when some of the
> Vacuum pipe near Ralays were not in properly. I then put clamps on these and
> ensured that they don't come off. This solved the problem for a while. Now
> the Problem Persists.
> 
>  
> 
> Warmest Regards 
> 
> Kivendren 
> 
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