With the squiggly GP wires, if one GP is out, they are all out. like the old Christmas tree lights use to be.
I haven`t delt with this type, just what I read. and with squiggly wires, it is not a 83. 79 or older. look on the drivers door post at the ID plate.

My 80 240D has the pencil type gp, so think it is the first yr for this.

Being in NY, I suppose it is still cold there, and these old diesels are hard to start. so you will need to heat the cylinders before it will start, and a good healthy battery.

You need 3 things to get a diesel started. Heat, fuel and compression.
DO NOT use Ether, but you can use WD-40 as a starting aid.

Not knowing the condition of the fuel lines or fuel. maybe use a container under the hood connected to the supply line going to the feed pump. that would be the line with the small fuel filter.

Definately check the oil and coolant, and look into the air filter housing for any rodent nests or???


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

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