Howdy,
My mechanic needs a used engine for an '85 240D--non turbo 4 cylinder automatic transmission. Any leads would be appreciated. Larry

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1985 300TD
2001 Jetta TDI
1996 Passat TDI wagon

The last US model 240D was the '83.

Len

Just pulled a bunch of parts from one at a "U-pull-it" yard that had 107k on it (just broken in.)

I think they get $129 for an engine.

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1984 300D Turbo - 4-speed manual conversion, mid-level resto

1983 300D - parts car

1979 300TD Auto - Parts car.

1985 300D Auto - Wrecked/Parts.


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"If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there". Lewis Carrol

there is a nice '81 240 being parted out here in NH
the engine is very good. It starts on a touch of the key.

Email me for further info....

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79 240D my current toy
42 years a Diesel addict

240D sold
250SE sold
220D sold
280C sold
280S sold
300D (2) sold
300CD sold
300DT sold
300SD sold
380SL sold

sorry, it's an '83. Larry

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1985 300TD
2001 Jetta TDI
1996 Passat TDI wagon

My 240D got tanked and the engine sits at Dirkes Junkyard in South Jersey..its a 240D engine I rebuilt myself, doesnt lose a drop of oil,'
Sorry I can give you Dirkes number but I am just too busy to act as an intermediary to effect its movement...because right now I have insomnia and i'm up at 3 am writing this..
Dirkes will charge you only 150 but U have to pull it and ship it , all i can do is verify the engine, start it, and see if its okay

i sitting in the "crumpled" car, I mean. It can be started and verified that it isnt losing a drop of Oil....

Thanks evertybody, I'll talk to the mechanic today and he'll probably start making some phone calls this week. Larry

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1985 300TD
2001 Jetta TDI
1996 Passat TDI wagon

Len

"The last US model 240D was the '83."

The last year the 240D was build was "85", they were not imported into this country after "83" So his car must be a Euro model.

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1985 Euro 240D 5 spd 140K
1979 240D 5 spd, 40K on engine rebuild
1994 Dodge/Cummins, 5 spd, 121K
1964 Allice Chalmers D15 tractor
2014 Kubota L3800 tractor
1964 VW bug

"Lifes too short to drive a boring car"

I was at my friend's shop today and he was packing up the engine to ship ...
He told me what he sold it for and I could not believe it. He gave it away.. I offered him $$$ for it right on the spot and I had my truck with me to load it onto.
He politely refused stating that he made a deal and will stick to it...

I wanted you to see what kind of a person he is.

The engine is excellent, I heard it run on several occasions. It starts at the turn of the key with no glow... (warm weather obviously)

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79 240D my current toy
42 years a Diesel addict

240D sold
250SE sold
220D sold
280C sold
280S sold
300D (2) sold
300CD sold
300DT sold
300SD sold
380SL sold

Thanks Frank, that's good to know. Larry

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1985 300TD
2001 Jetta TDI
1996 Passat TDI wagon

Unfortunately this deal has gone sour. Both Larry and me are in the middle, so to speak.
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It seems that my (trusting) friend sent the engine without it being paid for, to Illinois.

Larry's (trusting) friend installed the engine and has not been paid for it.

Needless to say, the seller of the engine has not recieved any money yet from the installer....

After almost 6 months and many phone calls from me the person that bought this engine paid my friend in full.

I am sure Larry felt bad too but his hands were tied.