Looked at an '82 240D today. Nice interior , good AC . Body has like 240K on it and had an engine replaced in like 2004. I do not know yet how many miles are on this engine but I have to assume it is at least the same....

Car is at owner's mechanic ( an Indy MB Master tech who has owned diesels and seems to know his old diesels .) The car starts & runs . Mechanic says it needs a new engine because he thinks the head is warped and doesn't have the compression it should ( I think ) . He tells me the 4 cyl 240D's had weaker engines that were not as durable as the 5 cyl from 300Ds. he has not removed the head and the gasket is fine.

I like the 240D enough to buy it but looking for any forum input on the '82 240D engine & any issues ...with what may be causing lack of (all 68hp) compression ..Thanks.


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