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the honeymoon is NOT over 200 1986

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Dec 16 08:55 CST 2004
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Stella,
You have a good car, don't let a dealer take you to the cleaners. They tried to do the same thing with my old 88 245. None of those parts have been replaced after 65,000 miles.

[new outer tie rod ends
new front wheel ball joints
new rear axle bushings]
If there is no noise, then don't bother to replace them yet.

[front wheel alignment]
If the tires show wear on the outsides or the car pulls to one side, wait.

[new muffler system (current one has a serious rust problem)]
If there are no holes, don't bother. ALL exhaust systems are rusty, they are built out of thick steel.

[oil leak at engine rear seal]
Is there a puddle of oil under the car? Do you lose more than a quart of oil between oil changes(on the ground)? Then dont bother. It could be a tranny seal($100 to fix, non-dealer)

[reseal transmission gear box
*might as well replace the clutch plate as long as they are in there]
Is there LOTS of fluid leaking? Let an indie fix it, and don't touch the clutch until it is completely worn out.

[oil leak around oil pan]
?????
Clean your PCV and you should be able to go on your road trip. Hows the fuel filter, BTW?

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(101Kmi), 95 854T(85K mi), 88 245(165K mi)






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