Dear JohnM: Thanks for trying it! At least I know that my 4 glow plugs were actually working OK inside in the engine block.

Dear Leathermang: It's not because I don't like their answers. I'm currently too busy at work and at home (newborn baby and visiting relatives) and haven't had enough time to try what they said. Also I will have to order a diesel compression tester since I don't have one now.

Since it's easy to test glow plugs, I just wanted to make sure that they did glow RED HOT in the diesel pre-combustion chambers so that I will be confident enough to focus on what the other gentlemen suggested when I'll have some time.

Dear engatwork: thanks for the suggestion that I should check the "start of delivery" and IP timing issues. I will try them as soon as I have time.

I've just had a baby girl for several months and only want to spend time for my baby rather than for cars (especially diesel cars with which I do not have any previous experience. I bought this 240D as a project car to learn about a MB diesel car which everyone here is crazy about :-). My wife also complained a lot whenever my head in under the hood :-).

Thanks again.

Eric