Remove the filter and fill it with fuel completely, confirm that the seals are good at the filter, pump the primer repeatedly. Using a jump from another car to keep the voltage high crank the 240D with the accelerator to the floor until it starts. Keep the cranking to 10 second intervals with breaks in between for a minute to let the starter cool.

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