Well, I completely rebuilt an OM617 myself and it runs great for over 10k miles now.

I converted an automatic wagon to 5-speed manual and did a practically factory-neat installation with all t's crossed and i's dotted.

But I cannot bleed the stupid clutch myself. I give up. I am having it towed for someone else to try.

I am not looking for suggestions on how. I have tried ALL methods in the archives. I'm just writing this to 1) vent, and 2) give others who struggle with clutch bleeding some sympathy.

Thank you,
Ken
1980 300TD 5-speed..."sparkling" clutch hydraulic fluid, apparently