Hello everyone,
I have a '93 E300 2.8L with 200K that sat for about a year. I tried starting it but it stalls within a few seconds.
If I keep the foot on the gas, the engine will rev up but I can tell that one of the cylinders is missing and I can hear some misfiring emanating from the engine compartment.
The car was towed to the nearest mechanic who tells me that the engine is no good and that cylinder No#2 has something like 40psi compression.
I see no oil in the coolant expansion tank and could not smell gas on the engne oil. From the short time that it was running, I saw no indication that it was burning either anti-freeze or oil.
What else should I look at to confirm the claim that the engine is no good?
I'd hate to give up on it and find it driving around...
Your input is greatly appreciated.
I have a '93 E300 2.8L with 200K that sat for about a year. I tried starting it but it stalls within a few seconds.
If I keep the foot on the gas, the engine will rev up but I can tell that one of the cylinders is missing and I can hear some misfiring emanating from the engine compartment.
The car was towed to the nearest mechanic who tells me that the engine is no good and that cylinder No#2 has something like 40psi compression.
I see no oil in the coolant expansion tank and could not smell gas on the engne oil. From the short time that it was running, I saw no indication that it was burning either anti-freeze or oil.
What else should I look at to confirm the claim that the engine is no good?
I'd hate to give up on it and find it driving around...
Your input is greatly appreciated.