Welcome to the Forum.
I had a problem with my 85 300D suddenly pegging all the way Hot. sometimes the needle would fluctuate. When I turned the engine off and restarted, the gauge would read normal. I changed the temp sensor, changed the gauge etc.... took me a while.

My problem was the ground strap from the block to the frame. most of the one`s I have seen are bolted to the Adapter plate to the Body on the drivers side under the engine.


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