I'm new member and first post.
I recently purchased an 03 3500 170" van dodge labeled.
178K miles, no blowby, no oil consumption.
Engine spins over well, but will not start without a spray of starting fluid. After
starting, it runs well, seems to have plenty of power, does not miss or hesitate.
It does the same thing on starting whether cold or hot. I've only driven it about
200 miles, but when I cut it off, it would not start just by spinning engine over.
I guess this model has glow plugs, and they were probably burned up by last owner
using starting fluid. My experience with diesels,( cummins, international, Cat, and Gm)
is once engine is warm, it would restart.
This Mercedes engine 5 cyl will not. I'm wondering it anyone else has had a similar
problen or if anyone can give me a hint on where to start diagnosing.
Thanks in advance,
Mell
I recently purchased an 03 3500 170" van dodge labeled.
178K miles, no blowby, no oil consumption.
Engine spins over well, but will not start without a spray of starting fluid. After
starting, it runs well, seems to have plenty of power, does not miss or hesitate.
It does the same thing on starting whether cold or hot. I've only driven it about
200 miles, but when I cut it off, it would not start just by spinning engine over.
I guess this model has glow plugs, and they were probably burned up by last owner
using starting fluid. My experience with diesels,( cummins, international, Cat, and Gm)
is once engine is warm, it would restart.
This Mercedes engine 5 cyl will not. I'm wondering it anyone else has had a similar
problen or if anyone can give me a hint on where to start diagnosing.
Thanks in advance,
Mell