Welcome to the forum. And WOW what a beautiful car. I love that color.

I have been running Dextron ATF in my manual trans 78 240D and it shifts smooth at butter. I had Redline MTL in it for a little while, but I started getting grinding when downshifting even when doing it very gently. Drained the fluid and sprayed it down with brake cleaner, let it sit and dry for a good while. Then filled with ATF. Grinding went away and the shifts have been smooth ever since. And it's got 319k miles on it.

At 75 I hope your engine's screaming, that's nearing top speed for that poor ol' girl. Mine cruises best 60 to 63.

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I use syntheric ATF in the transmission. tried to use synthetic 80w 90, and was too thick. thought with over 300K it would help with all the miles. now with the ATF it shifts smooth. do have a little grind when up shifting into 2nd. might be worn synchros. but if I go easy, it goes in pretty smooth.

John mentioned if you have the plastic coated wheel cover clips or steel. the plastic ones are if you have the light allow wheels. if you have the broken silver stripe around the center of the wheel, then it is the Light Alloy, or aluminum. the plastic keeps the clip from digging in, and gouging the aluminum.

Nice looking car, like the color. looks like the headlight door is broken. new those are pricy, sometimes can find decent ones in the yards.

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

I've definitely got the steel hubcaps/wheels, they're crazy heavy for 14x5.5 or whatever they are.

Great advice so far, much appreciated.

Hi there,

I clicked the link (as my seals are also cracked) and looked through the catalog. I even did a search for "seals" and I didn't find seals that fit between the window and outer door. (see photo).

Where do you guys get them?

Thanks

PE

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83 240D - 4 speed manual - Manilla Beige
189K miles, Tachometer mod, cool wooden shift knob from PeachParts, CocoMats, Original factory paint, manual windows, manual sunroof. Starting to add AudioWrap to this car too!

Look up the part number here, or call 'em.

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83 SD

84 CD

Window Scraper/Window Brush/Weatherstripping P/N: 1267250365

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FS: Closing Shop, Bunch of NOS MB parts for sale

Wow!! Looks like my '83 300D-turbo! Love the color! That is one reason I love mine so much, the color! Anyway, nice price, I payed 1000, my Dad payed 200, when I turn 16(Less than three months!!!) it becomes fully mine, and I take over all insurance, and such. Really nice looking car!!

That is a great looking car!

i love 240d sticks! ...i have owned about a dozen of them. I have two now, one with a euro 300 motor (na) and the other that will be receiving my 300 turbo motor from my shaggy 300CD.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Cheers nice car !!! as for the tape deck I bought a cassette thing that goes in and has a output plug that goes into the cd / mp3 player,,radio shack or ?? may still sell them,,, good sound and keeps the dash original,,

Hey-

Nice find! You'll love it. I have my 3rd and 4th 240d at present. One is a daily driver the other was bought as a parts car but may become more. If you stay on top of the maintenance, you'll be very happy and the car will take great care of you.

I see you have a Virginia inspection. Where are you located? I'm in Richmond.

Hope you enjoy the car!

Phil.

You can get the tape adapters on flea bay for cheap like $2-$3 bucks
I still have a couple from when they went from tape to CD
Guess I am showing my age!!
Welcome!

Your gonna get hooked here! Lots of good people and more good info than you can read

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I'm a MD resident but I bought the car in VA from a private owner.

I work in NoVA though, Tysons Corner.