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Originally Posted by billatlanta
Hey thanks for the prompt reply. I was concerned that the engine would blow up as I don't think the top speed is much faster.
This car was a fortunate find.
I purchased it about 4 years ago from the original owner who bought it new here when he got out of the military.
I have every receipt for the car since day 1.
From what I can tell he had the oil changed every 3000 miles and maintenance done exceeding what the owners manual calls for.
Anything that broke was fixed.
I only wish the car had a manual transmission.
This auto is not real responsive.
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You can not blow the engine with a load on it, the vehicle load acts as a terminal velocity brake.
It can be blown with no load, and the wrong tweaks.
The engine can run away.
Run away diesel, why does it happen?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=824840
Have you set the injection pump timing?
OM616/617 Injection Pump
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/99944-om616-617-injection-pump.html#post678986