Nice cars Jim B! Research shows that it is a USA version. Kind of a bummer as i hear the Euro has more HP. With that said, it still hauls butt! I will be opening up the valve covers to asses the timing chain guide rails this weekend. How hard is a timing chain to do? Is there a write up somewhere? I have done timing chains on 617's and 616,s before so i will not hesitate to do it. I will have to say that i really am loving this car. I am very glad i picked it up1

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1979 240D with a 617 turbo diesel.