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Tired? 700 1987

posted by  Token Ring Man on  Wed May 1 15:34 CST 2002
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I don't call 200K tired. It's broken in! I've got 290K miles on mine and it still runs well.

Surging is caused by a vacuum leak, most likely at the intake manifold gasket. Look around the edges of the manifold at the head for any small protusions of gasket. Since the air is compressed, the gasket can fail under pressure.

As for oil leaks, there is an O-ring between the oil cooler adapter and the block. They leak due to age. Also check the oil pan bolts. The distributor O-rings also fail causing leaks down the back of the block. It looks like a failed rear main seal.

Read the 700/900 FAQ via the 'features' pull down menu for more info on older car maintenance issues.
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Warren Bain - '86 744Ti M46 >290Kmi, '99 V70Glt > 45K mi, '96 965 >100Kmi Wifemobile near Manassas Va.. Check the 700/900 FAQ via the 'features' pull down menu.






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New New owner of old 740--TIPS that worked! [700][1987]
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