Re: 1990 420SEL Starting Problem?

In article <mRmJg.6389$SZ3.3982@dukeread04>,
John Simpson <jasimp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
This may sound trivial, but I'm getting nervous! The car has always started
within 1 second, hot or cold. I would guess on the first revolution after
engaging the starter. Lately, it cranks for a couple of seconds before
starting. It runs fine once it has started. It's got 180K miles on the
odometer. Plugs haven't been changed for years! Fuel pump relay was new
about 8 months ago.

Any ideas? Fuel filter? Plugs? I'm paranoid?

Change the plugs. Wouldn't hurt to do all the filters too. Expect
a slight milage increase if you do.


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