hello. i posted my 2 cents on the other thread started by WHUNTER about 'ether, use and abuse...' if you are interested.
by the way Ralph69220d, i've got a 220D block in my garage that is looking for a home...

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GS (tnarg)

'67 200D, 225,000 mi - "FINTAIL", 4 on the floor and loving it!
'83 300D-T, 229,000 mi
'85 300D-T, 234,000 mi
'86 524td BMW, 230,000 mi; In-line 6 cyl. Turbo Diesel !! (BUT I SOLD IT AFTER PUTTING OVER 200k ON)