This line has me leaning towards GP`s.

"Once it does start, it coughs, smokes, and generally runs rough for a period of 10-20 seconds. Then it smooths out, runs as nicely as ever, and has plenty of power."


Add a little Never Sieze to the threads, helps later on when removing them. Looks like you live in the Salt belt.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works