Yep - Last week I posted about how I had neglected a cold start problem on my '83 245gl... the car ended up only running on limp home mode. I took the advice of my fellow bricksters - inspected the engine wiring - sure enough, crumbling insulation! I replaced all fualty engine wires with wires of coresponding guages from good old Home Depot - $22 (including zip-ties)

Cold start Problem Solved!! thanks guys!

New problem: During the first 5-10 minutes of driving after a cold start, sometimes the engine loses power (not dieing...) then I hear a loud "CLICK" or possible a "POP" from the engine bay.... throttle switch? Anyway, shortly after the click/pop, I get power again... any ideas?

THanks again!! You guys Rock!

- Michael

- '83 245gl

check out this thread.

http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/index.htm?id=560798

It doesn't answer any questions, but it will give you an idea of what to look for. You're not alone in this, many bricksters have exactly the same problem. I believe that noise you're hearing is a backfire due to a rich air/fuel mixture.

Click ...Pop, Loud enough to hear from the Drivers Seat?
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'75 Jeep CJ5 345Hp ChevyPwr and two motorcycles: it wasn't Volvos safety , it was Longevity that sold me

yes - the click/pop is definetely loud enough to hear from the driver's seat...

the noise sounds like it's coming from the engine bay...

thanks for all you help everyone!

- Michael
- '83 245gl