Run any engine without or very little oil and you are knee deep in du-du. Mercedes diesel I think are right at the top of the pile when it comes to being intolerant about running with very low oil. They just don't like it at all. If the car is decent, I would look for a good used engine. Remember, if you want it to run again, don't touch the IP, ever.

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1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA

2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage,
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