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Best year fopr 240? 200

posted by  jon_h on  Wed Feb 27 02:22 CST 2008
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I have ABS on my truck and it's great but the earlier systems aren't.

More important, I don't want the extra complication. There isn't enough benefit for me to add that level of complexity - and bleeding them is a pain.

I don't care about the power relative to the additional turbo hardware. Although I've had 8-900 lbs in my 245 this week and last and I admit that it was doggy on hills. Well, more doggy than usual.

The net is: the basics to me include reliability, good MPG, seat belts, good brakes, safe steering, some stickiness in rain/ snow, a decent floor under the driver's seat, working wipers & washer, a working driver's door window, a fan that works on at least one speed - and I probably not going to fix the fan at all on my 86 244 as it always ends up being a full day. Otherwise, I don't care.

Thanks for the comments.

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a few 1985-92 240s & 245s - parts cars & drivers






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