So I decided and purchased the 1982 240D for $100 yesterday. I drove it home about 10 miles and the engine knock kept getting louder. The car even stalled on me a few times when idling (only when warm). The knocking noise is comming from the top so from you experts I would need an opinion as to what could be causing it. The mechanic who I bought the car from said that the people ran out of oil and when they refilled it the noise appeared. How difficult is to remove the valve cover and see what's in there? Would it be something I could do myself (I have some tools and have the repair manual)? The body is decent, it has a manual tranny and the interior is great shape so I really hate to part the car.

Thanks a million for any help,

Igor

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