Don't forget the possibility of bad fuel. Read the warning to all diesel owners on the sticky threads.

The problem with not having the recirc tube is there will be a mess of oil on top of the engine and hood.

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1983 300D, the "Avocado"
1976 240D, 4-spd the "Pumpkin", SOLD to Pierre
1984 190D, 2.2L, 5-spd, my intro to MBZ diesels, crashed into in 2002