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09-01-2008, 07:38 PM
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What could it be? 240d - not starting
I am thinking of going to look at a 240d that was supposedly running fine and then just wouldn't start one day.
Apparently, it sounds like it is firing on a cylinder or two, but won't catch and stay running. What would be all the possible causes of this problem? I assume it wouldn't be a problem with clogged filters, as it is getting enough fuel to fire on a cyl or two. Valves needing adjustment? Anything else? Odo is broken, so I don't know the actual mileage, unfortunately.
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1979 240D w/4 Speed Manual, Light Blue Estimated 225-275K Miles - "Lil' Chugs"
Sold but fondly remembered: 1981 300TD Turbo Tan 235K miles, 1983 300SD Astral Silver 224K miles 
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#2
09-01-2008, 07:42 PM
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Probably Glowplugs
Check the glowplugs. Valve adjustment. How much were they asking?
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85 300TD FED-Daily 84 300SD-Wife's 86 XJS-Sunday 66 GMC-Work- Given to my stepson 83 BMW Airhead- Given to my stepson
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#3
09-02-2008, 02:53 AM
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Glow plugs, I don't know why I didn't think of that. He's asking $400...
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1979 240D w/4 Speed Manual, Light Blue Estimated 225-275K Miles - "Lil' Chugs"
Sold but fondly remembered: 1981 300TD Turbo Tan 235K miles, 1983 300SD Astral Silver 224K miles
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#4
09-02-2008, 02:57 AM
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For $400, I'd tow it home, fix the starting problem, fix the odometer and sell it for $1000+. Don't try to fix it on the spot or he may get second thoughts.
Worst case is it truly needs an engine. $300 from the local PNP, a few hours of work and you could still make a couple hundred off of it.
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#5
09-02-2008, 02:54 PM
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Well, I want to drive it!
First a car to drive, then a car to make money  It is kind of a far tow and I would have to rent a tow, which complicates things for me and is the only reason I am hesitant.
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1979 240D w/4 Speed Manual, Light Blue Estimated 225-275K Miles - "Lil' Chugs"
Sold but fondly remembered: 1981 300TD Turbo Tan 235K miles, 1983 300SD Astral Silver 224K miles
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#6
09-03-2008, 06:35 PM
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 It is a 79. That would have the loop style plugs, right? Which means if one fails, none of them work?
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1979 240D w/4 Speed Manual, Light Blue Estimated 225-275K Miles - "Lil' Chugs"
Sold but fondly remembered: 1981 300TD Turbo Tan 235K miles, 1983 300SD Astral Silver 224K miles
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#7
09-03-2008, 06:40 PM
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Quote:
Bingo
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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#8
09-03-2008, 07:27 PM
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Sounds like you want a car to drive. Only sure way to acertain if engine is good is to do a compression check. If compression numbers are reasonable anything else preventing the engine from starting is minor except the injection pump perhaps.
Even the injection pumps can be had used for a reasonable price. Plus they are not usually the problem. As mentioned it could be something as simple as the glow plugs.
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