Dear friends,

What may be wrong if a 1981 Mercedes 240D can only start when doing a push start? Starting using the ignition key only turns the engine but would not be able to successfully start.

It takes about 30 ft to start the car when doing a push start. The car runs well after starting.

Compression leak, valve clearance ??? Where can I buy a compression tester for diesel engines?

Thank you very much for your precious help.

Best regards,

Eric