I changed the engine mounts on my 1990 300 TE 24v a couple of weeks ago. To get to the top bolt of the nearside mount, I had to remove the injection distributor and associated parts until only the throttle valve housing was left on the inlet manifold. I could then undo the engine mount top bolt.
Whilst everything was off, I cleaned all of the parts before refitting. The only new part that I needed was a small rubber hose from the cylider head to the rotary idle actuator.
Everything seemed fine. The car starts well but after 3-4 miles driving, the engine dies. After leaving for 20-30 minutes, she starts up again. There isn't any strong smell of petrol until the air filter intake hose is removed. I have re-checked all the connections and they all seem OK.
Can anyone suggest if there are any other checks I can make before I take it to a mechanic?
Thanks in advance.
David
Whilst everything was off, I cleaned all of the parts before refitting. The only new part that I needed was a small rubber hose from the cylider head to the rotary idle actuator.
Everything seemed fine. The car starts well but after 3-4 miles driving, the engine dies. After leaving for 20-30 minutes, she starts up again. There isn't any strong smell of petrol until the air filter intake hose is removed. I have re-checked all the connections and they all seem OK.
Can anyone suggest if there are any other checks I can make before I take it to a mechanic?
Thanks in advance.
David
