Well, for better or worse, I bought it. It may end up getting sold for parts anywhat, depends.

Needs window gaskets (as usual) but the rust from leaks appears to be minor.

The PO did some work on it, about $3000 or so over the last seven years, and it was running well when parked. Has been through two kids going to college, was going to be used for the third when the owner balked at the water pump ($130 part, six hours/eight hours labor, depending upon the presence of the notch in the balancer for the bottom bolt). PO was second owner, always complained about fixing anything, and could very well have parked it because he didn't want to spend any more on it (had to replace the manifold pressure sensor, cost too much, etc).

I believe I saw this car driving around a few years ago, and Hans didn't say anything about anything else except maybe brakes -- not on the diagnosis sheet (he has records since 1980 on the car).

So here goes. I guess I dumpster the 220D -- way too much rust to fix up, was shot when I got it 6 years ago.

Thanks guys -- any other input welcomed!

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!