Typical neglected car....can't really give advice but to start the process of fixing the neglect....new fuel filters, new primer pump....valve adjustment....coolant flush, new fan clutch....oil change, o ring replacement....transmission service, new shifter bushings, fix vacuum leaks, check dowden cable...new motor mounts ASAP!!!.....just start going down the list and replacing parts....no easy fix for the issues, beside a few weekends of wrenching....and maybe 500$ in parts...

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Bingo to cooljjay, and I'll correct that to Bowden cable .

crazy4diesel: Where do you live? A local member might be able to provide help/advice. If you live near me I'll borrow you my valve adjustment wrenches and give you a valve cover gasket (I have spares).

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

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Wow, that's incredible, what a great offer. I wish I could take you up on it, I'm in the Los Angeles area though.

Yeah, I kinda figured there would be some deferred maintenance and some "handy man" special fixes to deal with. My first clue was the air cleaner rattling around. When I went to fix that I discovered the bracket had been replaced once before, but because they didn't want to move the turbo oil feed line, then cut the rear part of the bracket off, so it would fit under the line, I guess thinking 2 of the mounting points would be plenty. I couldn't understand it really, the oil feed line was the easiest part of the job IMO.

I don't mind the work, and some parts, I do just hope to learn enough from those who are experienced to avoid pitfalls, and help figure out what to replace.

Thanks