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Not to hijack your thread, but I may be buying a car in similar condition. Do you know if the car was run low on oil (and if so for how long, did it knock seize etc)? Was there any grooving or damage to the cam lobes?

Thank you, and good luck. I am following the thread with interest.

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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine