I think the fuel economy depends on how you drive it. My experience
is that the autos get under 30mpg, and the manuals get over (which is
also consistent with their EPA fuel economy ratings). The autos do
have a lockup torque converter, so should be similar to the manuals
on the freeway. I'll second the comment about the rotary bosch
injector pumps being crap compared to the mercedes type inline cam
pumps. I wish there was a way to convert it over.
Mine has an all brass radiator from the factory. I think there was a
certain year where they switched over. If you want to talk more about
the D24 you can join the D24 list and keep it off of the mercedes list:
http://lists.subtend.net/mailman/listinfo/d24
There are some very knowledgeable people on there.
Tyler Backman
1984 Volvo 760 Turbo Biodiesel
1974 Mercedes 240D 4spd, Biodiesel
On Nov 26, 2006, at 12:34 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
Actually, with the four speed ZF tranny it gets between 31 and 33 mpg
on the highway for.
Cylinder head crack horribly, but can be welded, unlike the similar
age
Benz heads, which crack just as easily.
Plastic radiator, too - luckily mine broke while I was setting the
injection timing instead of on the highway.
Peter
