Problem found: Bad motor.

Connecting rod is bad/bent/etc.

Boy, you should hear the squeek/squeel it makes just as it almost starts and as the other pistons are firing.

Oh well.

Thanks for the info everyone. Read on though, I have a question or two more....

A good shop in the area says an engine replacement (used) is $2500.00. They find good used engines, tear it down check it out, valve job, put it back together with new seals, water pump, etc. Comes with a warranty. $2500.00

That is too much for me at this point.

Is $2500.00 reasonable?

If there was a way to get an engine in for about $1000.00-1500.00, I would do it. But I can't do it myself--don't have the tools or time or garage.

I may have a parts car for sale.
1984 Gold 300TD.
Body in god shape.
No rust
No rust underneath either.
Interior is real good.
Original paint. Pretty good shape, still shiney.
Does not appear to ever have been wrecked.
No cracks in dash.
ODO works.
I was told the AC works, but can't verify.
I have some records on the car.
187K
Has new oil lines !!!

What is it worth? $900.00 I hope.

If your interested, act fast. I need to do something with it by Wed of this week.

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