After 10 years and 406,000 KMs my 88 240 wagon is done. After many repairs I think its time to put it to rest. I just replaced the timing belt and all front seals and have spent an average of 600 a month for the last 3 months on repairs. Plus the rotted body, the parking brake doesn't work, driveline is noisy. I have put a lot of money and time in this car and I cannot keep up. I might sell it for parts as it has all new calipers and brakes. It has bilstien HD shocks and struts with less than 2 years worth of wear. I had also rebuilt the steering rack and replaced all front suspension including control arms. I have learned a lot here on the brickboard and appreciate all the help over the years.







Its not all bad I still have my 90 740 GL 16v.
Oh I forgot to mention I'm replacing the 240 with a 94 850.
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1988 245 340,000 Kms , 1990 740 GLE 16V 220,000 Kms

Once the tin worms take root it is time to let 'er go.

I'm in Brampton. Recently picked up an '89 wagon for parts. Heavily neglected BUT the body is solid. Just surface rust. (It's obvious from the 2 sets of very worn tires, steel belts poking out, and filthy engine compartment, that it was driven and driven and kept on going with little upkeep.)

Was there an improvement in rust protection from the '88 year?
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.

They started making the tailgate on the wagon flat. Mine the window is recessed. A lot of water pools there and rots the window and the licence plate area. My license plate lights are just hanging out. I almost got a ticket on the 407 because my licence plate was blocked by them.

I also had a hole in the floor. Most rust you dont see until you hit it with the angle grinder. A small hole 2 inches in size can turn out 6 or 7 inches big.


How much did you pay for the parts car?
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1988 245 340,000 Kms , 1990 740 GLE 16V 220,000 Kms

Cost of tow ($90) + $20. The owner had another 240, so he pulled stuff off. Making it too expensive to fix. (cracked windshield, starter, computer, calipers, rotors, bald tires, wheel bearing, 3rd spark plug badly helicoiled, ignition lock, etc.) Just wanted it gone because taking up space.

Initially, I had seen it and told him that if he was going to scrap it, I'd be interested in the hatch and front passenger door. But then he offered me the whole car if I made it go away.
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1980 245 Canadian B21A with SU carb but electronic ignition and M46 trans in Brampton, Ont.

I think Volvo used more galvanized steel starting in 89.
Dan

Replacing a 240 with an 850? Now there is an animal with different(strikes)I mean stripes!

Phil