This is another post for the 1985 240 DL Wagon I am looking to buy. Please excuse any errors, I am fighting bronchitis at the moment.
230,000 miles. Owner is back, I reviewed a stack of paperwork. Good maintenance history - seems to have had almost everything needing replaced done.Engine starts easily, runs strong but is choking a bit. I am sure a tune up is in order.
I'd like some help on 2 major issues I see for me to buy the car:
1- Healthy oil leak at the right (passenger) front bottom of engine. Dripping at about 1 drop every 2-3 seconds. The leak 'appears' to be coming from a gasket of a red pan bolted to the bottom of the engine. I cannot tell with certainty if this is it, or if it comes from higher up. Would this seem to be something fairly common? What is the estimate to repair? Here the labor rate is about $40-60 per hour. $250 does a rear main seal, or front seals.2- White smoke from exhaust. The car has been sitting. The smoke did thin out, and got less over time.
3- Flame trap was replaced many years ago, but know it's over due. Not sure how much effect this would have.In sum, I am satisfied with the body, the tranny was rebuilt 25,000 miles ago. Engine feels strong, good acceleration, smooth shifting. Blower motor is fine. Lighting is fine all around.
I am thinking $650. Any comments about that oil leak and some estimates for how hard it is to access that pan?
Thanks,
Jamie
Here are the pics, I think this link should work.