Hi:

My original equipement starter lasted until 220k, then it died, so you probably have a little time left on this starter.

"New" (rebuilt) starters only run about $120. So, at this point, you have to ask "How valuable is my time and this possible inconvenince?" FYI, if you were to get stuck, in addition to bump starting your car by popping the clutch, you can also get a few more starts out of a "bad" starter by tapping on it with a hammer, while someone is turning the ignition key for you. In my case, I had to also have jumper cables attached to my battery, so that I could get my car started, and then driven home and up on ramps, so that I could replace my starter.

I replaced the original Volvo/Bosch starter with a "Life Time Warranty" Bosch starter from O'Reilly's, as a rebuilt starter from the other usual places was going to be far more expensive, and involve shipping expenses (and time).

The rebuilt O'Reilly's starter lasted only 80,000, and died on one of the coldest days of the year in Texas, this past February 2011. I DID have my original receipt, and O'Reilly's replaced it with another Bosch rebuilt unit, no questions asked.

One note, as has been mentioned here in the past, getting the upper starter bolt loose is one of the "Volvo 240 Feats of Strength". If you do not have access to an air wrench, I would highly suggest finding a person or shop who will loosen these bolts for you, so that you do not get a hernia trying to loosen these.

Good luck with your repair.
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If it needs to be maintained, repaired or replaced on a 1990 240, I've probably done it. '90 240DL, 306,600 miles, will she make it to 400K ?? >>You haven't really worked on a car until you draw blood<< :-}