I did get a small spark at the battery post when I touched the wire there (I had jumpers with aligator clips on the pump electrical connection).

The first time I check resistance, it was around 18 ohms. Then I tried running it a few times, then checked resistance again, and that's when I got the 3.5 ohms.

Nice rehab tutorial. I'll have to save that for a day when I don't need the car for a little while.

Or maybe I'll look for a used one. Thanks for the help all...if all else fails, I'll hit you up for that one you found Craig. Thanks.
-Geoff

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1985 300TD-euro 352,000 mi
1974 240D (1?)52,000 mi - has a new home now