Can you at least put one of the belts that drives the alternator and water pump? Even an old one? I don't remember if that one drives the fan, but if not you could jumper the electric fan so it runs.

You should have the coolant moving when the engine is running.

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