I've got a 1984 190D that will not start. I removed main fuel filter & found a lot of dirt in it - cleaned it out completely & reinstalled it; still won't start. It turns over very strong; just won't fire off (so it's not starter.) Only have had the car about 6months - I am well-versed on gasoline engines, but know little about diesels. Read in a book from library that a very small particulate of dirt could clog up the needle in the injector - since I found dirt in filter, is it likely that this is the problem? The fuel pumping system is fine - getting lots of fuel to main filter and I feel injector pump is o.k. because fuel is going to injectors, but did not check the injectors themselves as yet. When I remove them, is it advisable to replace any gaskets or seals that I will encounter? As well, the book said the injectors need to be torqued down to a specific pound rating, so I'm hesitant to remove 'em and not be able to torque them right; is this imperative? Are there any relays or things of that nature that would prevent starting or is it most likely fuel-related? The car ran great prior to it not starting, compression is probably very good. Got the car 6 months ago - it sat for 5 years without being started cause former owner died. I was told, "If you can get it started, you can have it." I took a good battery to it; installed it; and the car started immediately on first fire - didn't even hesitate!! I drove it for 6 months but never changed the fluids, as they looked clean before I started it. But with it sitting for so long, could a lot of stuff be in the system that finally caused blockage or something? Any input I might receive would be most sincerely appreciated. Thank you; Michaela
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18 years ago