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Originally Posted by Brandon314159
If the brake light never shuts off, that means you need to replace some pads somewhere (the sensors are touching)
When you are cranking the engine over and over and over, make sure you don't touch the accel pedal until the engine is already coughing and sputtering and trying to run.
On mine, if you touch the pedal it just seems to "cool off" the cylinder and makes it even harder to start.
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I was also given a 240. Mine sat for 1 1/2 years.
My brake light stayed on as well and I found it was just in need of lube at the adjustment point on the parking brake. Under the car, about in the middle, you'll find a cable attached to a piece of steel [about 4" long] with an adjustment nut on it. That is the point where my cable was frozen up. I sprayed some Boshields T-9 [available in any marine store and is similar to WD-40 but lasts longer] and bingo....brake light off.
Besides the brake light being on the other indication was the parking brake pedal was not returning all the way. With the tip of your left toe see if you can lift back towards you on the pedal. If the brake light goes out when you try this then it is no doubt in need of lube.
I didn't read all the posts so excuse me if this has already been answered....yes, the glow plugs must still work even in Texas!
Cheers,
Bill