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1979 240d - New Starter = New problems (help)

Hi all,

I bought a 1979 240d a few months ago. The starter was going so I bought a reman Bosch unit and installed it last weekend.

It started up and was working fine. The starter was working great and the car was running fine. Until yesterday!

After I put in the new starter, something drained the battery completely dead. At first I thought the alternator went so I bought a new battery just to drive it home. Put a brand new battery in and: NO START. The light's are coming on and the glow plugs kick in, but absolutely nothing from my new piece of crap starter.

Is there a chance the new starter died and then drained the battery? I double-checked all the wires and I'll do a voltage check tomorrow to see if I can pin-point what's killing my battery.

Has anyone ever had something like this happen? Any advice????

Thanks, all!!

All of the possible issues are covered in this thread.

ISSUES STARTING. OUT OF IDEAS.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/293886-issues-starting-out-ideas-post2660833.html

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