Oh, I guess there's no reason to tell him to be careful. One of the posts on the first page say's not to worry because old Volvo's are tough. Unfortunately that is not true. The closest VW/Audi group engine to the 6 cyl Volvo would be the 5 cylinder diesel like I had in my Audi 5000. They're rather delicate. I'd take every precaution if trying to revive one. It would also have a 10 year old + timing belt and water pump seals. IMO, starting it up and driving it is an accident waiting to happen.

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1979 240D, 4spd manual, Power Sunroof, manual windows, 147k miles, Pastel gray/Black MB Tex.
1991 300D 2.5 - Smokes like it's on Crack!