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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 12:00 PM
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hi my 1985 500sel v8 runs perfect when cold but after about ten-=fifteen mins it starts to misfire realy bad switch off for about 5mins and it will run perfect for a small while then the same again changed coil but no good leads seem to be fine new a few years ago but has only done 600miles as been off road for 7yrs any help pls
 
Old Jul 18, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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MAybe a valve is sticking closed when it gets hot. I dont want to lead you in the wrong direction though. Check the basics first like coil wires, spark plugs, cap and rotors, ect..
 
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