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Possible purchase - need help with a question from the 850 experts :) 850 1997

posted by  jwalker on  Sat Apr 22 15:15 CST 2006
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Drove the 97 855 GLT today I'm interested in. Not a peach, but in pretty nice shape for 184K. Has a rear end clunk which I'm not too worried about. Sounds like the shock mount could be the problem, as noted in another recent post.

My real concern with this car is an oil leak. Didn't have time to investigate today, but it appears to be coming down from the front of the engine compartment, driver's side. Didn't check to see if it is tranny or motor oil. That is the side with tranny, so I'm guessing it could be the dreaded 850 rear main seal leak. What do you guys think?

BTW - The price is right so that's why I'm considering the car.

Also, I will take it to my mechanic to get it checked out if I get serious about it....

Any help is appreciated!

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90 244DL 267k :)






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