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1976 450SL starting problem

Submitted by 76450sl on 20 November 2007 - 7:27am.
Only happens immediately after turning fully-heated motor off. I try to start the motor again and get a clicking noise somewhere under the hood. Not sure if it is at the starter or the battery cable connector junction on the passenger-side fender well.
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I've heard the same

24 November 2007 - 7:32pm
oldsinner111
I've heard the same problem.One guy sheilded his starter from exhaust heat with a heavy foil.Your starter might need new brushes also.

Starting problem

5 December 2007 - 12:58pm
proclick
Had a similiar problem with my '79 240D. Found it was a lose starter cylinoid. I tightened the two bolts that attach the cylinoid to the starter and the problem went away.