Hello all, first post but long time lurker...

Just bought my first benz, a 79 240D 4 speed. It runs good but is a little hard to start. I know the first thing I need to do is a valve adjustment since the previous owner had it for 30,000miles and didn't even know what a valve adjustment was when I asked him the last time they had been done... Along with a valve adjustment, replacing the glow plugs (dont know if any of them are bad but they are cheap online), I would like to do a diesel purge before I replace the fuel filters.

I have discovered the great website **********.com for all my parts but need to get some diesel purge as it has "special" shipping requirements since it is flammable $$$. So my question is are there any major auto parts stores or german auto parts stores in south king county washington or around seattle i can buy it, is this product avalible at a place they sell tractors or a retailier im not thinking of. The easier the better, thanks in advance...

My local Napa carries it.

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1984 300TD 1981 240D

Thanks for the response 10fords... I guess I didn't do enough research. I will stop by napa after work tomorrow and if they dont have it I will order some. Part number is AIC LM2005 for anyone interested

Welcome Uneasy !!
If you have been lurking, you would know that we try to be friendly & helpful here in diesel discussion.
As well as your local parts place that 10fords mentions, any truck or tractor place will have it. I wouldnt be in any hurry to use it though.
After you have set the valves, changed the oil & filters & given it a good run ~ Italian tune, if it is still not right, then think of diesel purge.
There are many brands of GP's, best be careful what you get. Some brands are junk.
When you need parts best check the buyparts at the top of the page.
They sponsor the site & Phil & Roy are second to none when it comes to knowledge & ability with these motors.
Good luck with your car!!!

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1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
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1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
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Sometimes Advance Auto or Autozone carry it. Well, there's only one that does in Buffalo, so let your "fingers do the walking".

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Which one in Buffalo?

Advance auto has it in my area.They also carry seafoam in limited supply.Do the valve adjustment first.......

Call Abe at Mercedes BMW Parts in Seattle. He's the best source I've found for older Mercedes parts and diesel knowledge. 206.523.1804 (I have his number memorized)

Thanks for the warm welcome and responses guys! Stopped by napa after work today and picked up a couple cans for around 6 bucks each.

I also canceled my order for new glowplugs tonight, figured out I was not letting them do their job, if I glow for 40 seconds (manual glow switch) It fires up like a champ.

I will give it a valve adjustment first and foremost, change the oil and filter and before doing the fuel filters feed it the straight diesel purge. I gave it an italian tune up on the way home from buying it for about 2hrs

For discussion, google marshall booth diesel purge. I seem to remember his opposition to purge but have forgotten the details.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

you did not answer the question however no one else tried to i will tell you that you are right and that i should put my effort into my questions and how i spell things so i guess congrats your the only one to answer.

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I've found it at a sort of local VW parts house