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Overpriced at nearly 300k miles.
I'll guess the brake fluid is ATE or Volvo blue.
The rear liftgate hinges may need replacement as the typical sag appears. I'll bet the wire harness wires through each hinge have been replaced. The Volvo OEM are the only versions to get unless someone knows an OEM supplier of these. Originally made in Finland, the rear liftgate 240 wire harness wires.
The motor and transmission mounts have been replaced. The engine in the engine bay images is not slacking rearward.
The rear main bearing seal, if not replaced, will have worn where is seals to the rotating crankshaft output flange. You will also want to replace the carrier plate thin paper gasket as mineral oil cause these to embrittle, fracture and leak. Also, I've found the rear main bearing seal carrier hardware retaining torque. The same is true of the front engine timing plate that carries the front crank seal and the intermediate (distributor, oil pump) camshaft seal. Maybe vibration and oil seepage causes a loss of retaining hardware factory torque of these oil seal carrier plates.
This 240 Wagon:
- had a cargo bay third seat, usually for children to sit.
- appears to have been parked for the early portion of it's service life, yet parked outdoors for years more recently. The interior tan plastic fade provides indication.
- has been detailed to a fault. The exterior finish shows no signs of clear coat failure, as they all do. So may be a repaint. All items have been power washed, washing away fluid leak indicators. yet telltale signs show the engine leaks oil.
With any engine oil leak, begin with a positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) service. PCV is an emission control that draws hot engine oil sump fumes into engine combustion. See the FAQ link at the top of every page to go to the 700/900 series FAQ. During production run, 240 and 700/900 shared the same engine with minor configuration variance. Ensuring a clear PCV may halt or lessen engine oil leaks.
Where is the engine bay belly pan?
See the image:
The interior (center-line-facing) side of the catalytic converter is well-basted in oil. Or may be a shadow. I'll guess the AW7x tail shaft bushing and seal has failed. Unless 1992 AW7x has the bearing. I'm uncertain.
See the steering rack on the passenger side. It was well-basted in engine oil. If original, the TRW CAM rack may very well need interior (under the bellow) tie rod ends. The steering rack bellows appear to have the factory installed white plastic zip ties at the interior side (larger) end. Also, you may have a power steering fluid leak on the passenger side.
The crank pulley is certainly original. The bushing between the two section is cracked. Volvo OEM is best.
The tie between the transmission cooling lines looks weird as if bailing wire. I'm uncertain.
See the grime on the AC and C bracket. Yes, the engine is an oil leaker and was not washed or cleaned for a long time.
The motor mounts are brand new.
It appears neglected yet not aesthetically so. The price is too high. An enthusiast would pay half or less. An exception is receipts for service and parts installed in the last year under 10k miles.
How is the suspension? Dampers (shocks) okay or not? It appears to have a new exhaust section from the rear of the catalytic converter.
Thankfully gone is the hot air preheater silver accordion hose between the exhaust manifold heat shield and the bottom air inlet of the air filter box. You do not need such an emission control where you are.
You may want to run the OBD code check tests and check for fault codes. Engine compression test. I'll bet the oil is clear and new, so you cannot smell funky combustion issues at the end of the oil dip stick.
Copy and Paste URL in new tab or window:
https://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/EngineOBDCodes.htm
Perform the:
1. Diagnostic Test Mode 1: Fault Code Retrieval
Socket 2 is Bosch LH-Jetronic 2.4 fuel injection
Socket 6 is Bosch EZK116 ignition.
If a code other than 1-1-1 flashes out from the red light, repeat until no new codes display for both test probe sockets.
All dash lights turn on before engine start? CHECK ENGINE light is on?
While you have no emission check in your region by state law (unless in Smog happy owld car hating CA, NY, or what have you), it is imperative that you ensure all emissions controls work. While not a performance car, emissions by this era on import autos are the same as performance.
Questions, please?
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