1988 mercedes 560 sl stalls and starts right up almost as if the fuel is choked. engine and idle is smooth?

added info: other times there might be a kick at high accellaration and then when you let off the gas while slowing it stalls. Again starts right back up and will continue to drive.

additional info: also the car has been serviced and maintained it's whole life....very clean and normally performs optimally.

There are a few possibilities;

Here is a link that not only lists the possible causes but walks you through how to check on them and eliminate potential issues and help diagnsoe the problem,


Here is the link;

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-hesitates

Just found this post. I’m having the same problem. Did you figure out the specific issue?

This is an old power, but it sounds like a vacuum leak, please go over this guide when the engine is cold only:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Please go over this guide and get back to us.