no I didn't. I am having trouble getting timing correct at this point. I will order one and replace it before going forward if you think that may be an issue, last time the belt was obviously worn,cracked and dry rotted, the teeth literally fell off, this time the teeth were shredded only on the cra...

ok Had this problem in July, now again in November. Is there any specific reason what would cause the crankshaft to shred the teeth ? This time instead of slowing it was running at 50mph. and just puffed and died.

Good news, the valves are good, and it runs great after changing the belt!!

ok so I found the service manual, removed the crank pulley, removed the lower timing cover and found that my belt has shelled about 20 teeth. I guess I know why it won't turn the valve train. Interference or not interference, That is the question.

Thanks for the fuel info. Unfortunately after doing some further investigation, the camshaft does not turn when the engine cranks. it does turn by manually, but not with the starter. Is this possibly a crank shaft key ? I have only removed the top timing belt cover and camshaft cover. Ideas ? The ti...

Thanks so much for the quick reply ! What about pressures and flow rates ? Is it true that an in-operable pre-pump will not allow the car to run? I know that most fuel pumps are designed to pump(push) fuel not to "lift"(pull) fuel so that would make sense to me.

my 240 stalled last night while slowing and now will not start, it turns over but does not try to "fire". There is spark, but could not verify fuel delivery. Is there a pump relay ? Two pumps ? Does the tank pump require dropping the tank ? Any help would be much appreciated. Also what are...

Thanks for the reply, I found that one or one similar on the web. I have found 3 wires near that location that are not attached, I assume one is the exciter ? The red is obviously the link from the starter There is also an 18 ga black and an 8 or 10 ga green. I guess the answer would be yes, can you...

I recently acquired a 1990 240DL that has a charging issue. The alternator was replaced and it still does not charge. I am in the process of acquiring replacement tail light components that appear damaged and not working as suggested in other posts. Does anyone have the wiring for this alternator? T...