I am a Volvo enthusiast but couldn't resist a mint 76 240D with every repair, service and even gallon of fuel documented in classic anal fashion (I'm a sucker for this kind of thing). Car has been covered AND garaged and only has 117K. I am becoming accustomed to the weird world of diesels...pulling knobs, twisting knobs (idle adjuster), watching for "glowing", new noises, smells, smoking?? This is a neat car. Im into longetivity for a vehicle. The "Red Block" Volvos typically are good for 300K - 500K with proper care. Should I assume the same for the 240D? I have a question about the 76. Mine is a 115 but there appears to be overlapping models on the 240D. Was there also 123? Any substantial differences? Enjoying the forum. Thanks in advance.

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Although I am not the worlds expert, the W123 started in 1977, I believe.

With proper care, you will get tired of the car before it wears out.

I'm jealous, especially if it has a manual trans.

JCD

Yes, It has a 4-speed. The Po was an incredible guy, a compulsive engineer. He instructed his wife on the rare occasions when she drove it to park in the shade (to protect the dash pad, place a towel under the fuel filler cap (to protect the bumper, and had her trained on proper door closing "you don't have to slam the door on a MB". Original carpets look new, coco mats, etc. I will have to get used to the horsepower (or lack thereof). (And I thought the Volvo 114 HP was a trip!)

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Chris:

MB badges the car lines by engine displacement, so a 240 has a 2.4 L engine (as originally sold). A number badge in addition indicates a different engine -- for instance, a 300E 2.8 has the 2.8L M104 DOHC instead of the 3.0L M103 SOHC six.

The "real" identification is the chassis number -- W115 in the case of your car, W123 on the 1977-83 240D and 300D and 300D turbodiesel. Cars badged 300SD from 197? to 1980 are W116 chassis cars, from 81-85 and the 300SDL to 87 are W126 chassis cars, etc.

500,000 miles on a well maintained 240 isn't unheard of. Most important thing is to protect them from internal water damage from leaking windhshield gaskets (front and rear) and leaking side window seals. Once water gets into the interior, they RUST.

The drive trains last forever with proper maintenance.

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!

Or as daBenz's original owner used to say: "It's a Mercedes. Shut the door. Don't slam it, d**mn it!"

Looks like it doesn't have the original radio. PO probably has it in a box somewhere. If you only knew how many people are drooling at your pics...

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daBenz - 1970 220D

as for shutting doors, i gain pleasure from hearing the high quality solid noise of a nicely shut door. at least on teh 123's you have to slam it or it won't shut- it is sealed so well- air tight.

eric

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