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Opinions on a 1986 245 with 270000 miles 200 1986

posted by  Alfixit on  Sat Sep 21 17:31 CST 2002
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If the body is mint you are far better of than I. My wife's daily driver (84 245 302K B23F) has an amazing engine, but it's not pretty. I checked compression last year and got 180-180-185-180. At that time it had 285K miles on it.
Keep the intake clean, keep up regular maintenance items, watch the rust behind the rear wheels and passenger side footwell. My engine area wiring harness fell prey to heat related deterioration(a common problem), I replaced the affected wiring, but it may be better to buy a wiring harness and replace it.
This car has been in 2 minor scrapes and 1 side impact without much damage at all. The other cars involved had from $1500-$3500 damage. The side impact hit the drivers door at 40mph and only damaged the door skin. The bar that crosses the inside of the door was not bent at all. I do not mind at all that my wife drives my child in an almost 20 year-old car if it performs like this.
You own a 244 already, so you know they are nice to drive. If the only other question is how long it lasts I can't tell you until mine dies. I think that may be a few miles along the way.
Heed the advice of the BBers. This is your best resource.
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Alfixit '84 245 302K






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