Congrats on the car! The 240 Manual is one tough SOB. You should replace the thermostat and see if that helps. The thermostat is only $20 at most .com parts guys. Dieselgiant.com has a DIY article on doing the thermostat..check out dieselgiant.com

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1983 300 Turbo-"Nora"
1983 240D Auto "Lucia"-slowest on earth-1st love
1985 300 Turbo-Blue Goose-slowly plucking parts

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