O.K., the shut off pod is held on by 10MM ATF bolts, BE GENTLE and remove it then see if the lever goes to the stop ~ if not, look up from below and make 100 % sure the IP's linkages are not touching the body, or oil cooler pipes etc., etc., one you're 1,000% CERTAIN everything external is good, replace the IP, time it and motor on happily .

240D IP's are not $pendy as not many still want these cars .

FWIW, _I_ was able to change and time the IP in one of my OM617's so if I could do it I think pretty much anyone can .

? Where are you located ? .

Adding this to your profile so it shows helps get others near you to offer help and parts .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better