The glowplugs in the W115's take about 40 seconds, the light seems to stay on forever, just wait 40 sec and it will go off. Turn the idle knob up and press the acclerator just a bit when cold starting.

All diesels have less power until warmed up, so thats not a big issue.

The IP is governed to 4350RPM, so your top speed is about 84 MPH. I have tried it in my W115 300D, and 84 MPH is all it will do....

Im sure it needs a valve adjustment, it will improve the power, starting, and fuel economy.

If its pretty much rust free buy it most W115's are rusted out beyond repair, I was lucky to find one that wasn't. 1000 sounds very reasonable, thats what I paid for mine.

Did you see any smoke?

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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