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READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Tue Dec 23 10:26 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] I'm excited about Vlad turning 300,000 miles soon, and I'm expecting certain maintenance issues because of his age. Can anyone enlighten me on what to expect over the next 100,000 miles? I'm worried about a major component of the engine, tranny and suspension failing. He still has the original engine and tranny (except for the electric OD which was replaced some time ago), ICU, ECU, starter, and main suspension components (not including bushings and such). Pretty much everything else has been replaced at least once such as the clutch, radiator, blower motor, alternator, AMM, brake master cylinder and junction block, and other parts that I can't think of right now. Thanks! -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 265,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, alternator, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321128/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  someone claiming to be sdewolfe on  Wed Dec 24 08:44 CST 2008 [RELATED] Here is a maintenance schedule from an Owner's Manual for a 1986 240: http://apps.volvocars.us/ownersdocs/1986/1986_maintenance/1986a.htm When you reach the end of the table, just start over again at the first column. There is a much better schedule (out to 200,000 miles) with procedures for every maintenance evolution available from the UK Volvo Owners Club. I don't think you need to join to access the pdf files available on this page: http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/service91-95.shtml --sd Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321281/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Wed Dec 24 16:41 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] Thanks for the links. The PDFs are accessible. -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 285,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321346/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Calpete on  Tue Dec 23 16:30 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Fri Sep 3 14:48 CST 2010 [RELATED] Congrats on keeping your Volvo this far. I see from your profile that you are using POR-15 on the rust. I'm thinking of using it also on some rust on my '80 242DL. Have you gone far enough with it to have an opinion on its value? Probably could save a lot of money if it works. Thanks. Cal Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321191/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Wed Dec 24 16:37 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] I've used POR-15 for several years and I'm very satisfied with it. I've used their basic anti-rust coating as well as thicker formulas used for undercoating and filling seams. They also make good epoxys and other body fillers. Just make sure that the directions are followed to the letter. POR-15 along with new sheet metal has probably saved my car from a premature trip to the junk yard. The nice thing about doing body work is that the car will still run even if you screw up. I'm thankful for that! -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 285,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321344/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  scorron on  Tue Dec 23 23:39 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Fri Sep 3 20:25 CST 2010 [RELATED] POR-15 is everything it claims to be, if used as directed. BTW, there is an almost identical product called Chassis Coat (I think) which is cheaper, and appears to be the exact same stuff, even down to the instructions and warnings. -- '93 244: 'A' cam 4 deg. advanced, 25/22 sways, custom heim endlinks, poly bushings, and a lot more styling customization than I care to recount. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321254/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  pageda on  Tue Dec 23 16:01 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Sun Sep 5 19:22 CST 2010 [RELATED] If you have not replaced any bushings the ones that typically wear out and should be replaced are: The large rear control arm bushing in the front suspension. The rear trailing arm and torque rod bushings in the rear suspension. Dan Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321185/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Wed Dec 24 16:43 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] My bushings are quite old and needs replacing. I'm reluctant to do it myself but I may give it a shot when it gets warmer, or have my mechanic do it if I can save up enough money. -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 285,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321347/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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      READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  pageda on  Wed Dec 24 19:29 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Sun Sep 5 19:22 CST 2010 [RELATED] In the mean time consider making this tool for about $20 to replace the rear trailing arm bushings. Dan http://www-ese.fnal.gov/People/wilcer/volvo_trailing_arm_bushing_tool.htm Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321362/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  Just some fluids you might never have changed yet .... 200 posted by  Ken C on  Tue Dec 23 12:42 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Sun Sep 5 11:38 CST 2010 [RELATED] The only things I can think of is changing the rear axle lubricant, power steering fluid (ATF), and the (manual) transmission's fluid. Good luck, and Happy Holidays. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321152/220/240/260/280/just_fluids_might_never_changed_yet.html">Just some fluids you might never have changed yet ....</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  Just some fluids you might never have changed yet .... 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Tue Dec 23 13:18 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] One out of three ain't bad. I'll tackle the rear axle lube job and PS fluid swap come warmer weather. Thanks for the info. -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 265,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, alternator, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321156/220/240/260/280/just_fluids_might_never_changed_yet.html">Just some fluids you might never have changed yet ....</a>

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  READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  scorron on  Tue Dec 23 11:03 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Fri Sep 3 20:25 CST 2010 [RELATED] Why worry? In the next one or two hundred thousand miles, yes, the engine may need rebuilt, or the tranny might crap out, but so what? You've already gotten twice the life out of your car that most people do, at this point, just keep up with normal maintenance and when (if) something catastophic happens, ask yourself - has this car served me well enough to drop a thousand or two dollars on an engine or tranny so that I can drive it another 25 years? What to expect over the next 100,000 miles depends on how you've treated the car up until now. If you ave taken good care of it and been easy on it, you can probably expect a fairly trouble free time until something big goes. Maybe a little oil burning with some engine wear, or the tranny starting to slip - maybe not. Good luck, and congrats for making it this far! -- '93 244: 'A' cam 4 deg. advanced, 25/22 sways, custom heim endlinks, poly bushings, and a lot more styling customization than I care to recount. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321135/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Cliff Pope on  Wed Dec 24 04:54 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Wed Aug 25 06:41 CST 2010 [RELATED] I don't entirely agree with that approach. I think it's when you get to that mileage is when it becomes especially worthwhile servicing things properly. Change the gearbox and axle oils. Drop the sump pan on the overdrive and clean the wire mesh, and unscrew the finer filter housing and wash out the gauze. Change and flush the steering fluid pump and reservoir. Put a few drops of oil into the water pump breather hole. Lubricate the drive shaft bearing, and grease the universal and sliding joints if you can (unscrew plugs and put in grease nipples). At the next timing belt change, remove the tensioner and give it a few drops of oil. Clean out the crankcase breather system, flame trap, small orifice in the inlet manifold, and look critically at the pipework - it can block up or delaminate on the inside. Check that there are no oil leaks from the crank, intermediate and especially the camshaft seals. Oil leaking from the cm shaft seal is especially critical, because it can get on the timing belt or the waterpump rubber seal. Drain and back-flush the cooling system from the tap on the engine block, and refill using corrosion inhibitor. Check that the in-tank fuel pump really is running. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321263/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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      READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Wed Dec 24 16:46 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] Sounds like good advice. I've not done many of those items myself so I'll have to research Bentley and this board. (Time for another donation!) Thanks for the tips! -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 285,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321348/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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      READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  scorron on  Wed Dec 24 09:05 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Fri Sep 3 20:25 CST 2010 [RELATED] Cliff, to me, all of that stuff is regular maintenance. -- '93 244: 'A' cam 4 deg. advanced, 25/22 sways, custom heim endlinks, poly bushings, and a lot more styling customization than I care to recount. Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321284/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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    READ ONLY    PRINT   SAVE  300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule 200 posted by  Lord Volvo on  Tue Dec 23 13:33 CST 2008 Author: [PROFILE] [EVERY POST] [THREADS] [BEST POSTS]     [IGNORE ALL POSTS] last visit: Mon Aug 23 14:20 CST 2010 [RELATED] I've babied the car in many ways, especially by not driving aggressively. Hopefully I'll make it to a half-million miles. You make a good point about getting my money's worth out of it already. I'll have to remember that if I ever need a new engine or tranny. Thanks! -- Mike F - 1984 244 DL - 265,000 miles Original engine, transmission, drive train, alternator, starter Undergoing reconstructive surgery with POR-15 Mark this post as an answer to my question<- Use this feature to mark quality replies to your post. Select, copy to buffer, and paste anywhere: <a href="http://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1321161/220/240/260/280/300000_mile_25year_maintenance_service_schedule.html">300,000 mile, 25-year maintenance service schedule</a>

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