If it seems to want to run away, if you put it in 4th gear and let the clutch out it will certainly stop running away with a 240D. It might jerk the drive line a little, but it will certainly stop running away. Just try it once. Give it a lot of throttle and try to get the vehicle in motion in 4th gear. It won't go. This treatment on a regular basis is not good for the clutch, but it is a good way to see if you have a runaway engine condition. This will only work on a manual transmission.

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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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