Well- she wouldn't start this am, but I found the cord (wound up and stuck behind the headlite), and after cleaning the grunge off of the plug and having her "plugged in" for 4 hours- she started beautifully.

The temp guage read "40," not "50" as some others have posted, but she was outside at the time. I'm still considering swapping the glowplugs and changing the oil.

I'm wondering though- when I'm out at a place where I can't "plug in" how often would you all suggest I run the motor to keep her warm enough to start? Thanks in advance- J

Man, I can't wait to get my block heater in. 55f one day, the next day 19f. after that, 8f and a very rude awakening!

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1989 300E 144K

i plugged in brownie for the first time last nite. BAM!! first crank no effort.

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currently
[1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership
1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red

the above two cars are for sale
and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available.


240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car

23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs
21" khs tandem