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I inherited an '85 245 DL three years ago. It now has 141K; the B230F will run forever if properly maintained; this beater runs like a top. These are the repairs I've had, which I suspect will arise in any 15 year old vehicle:

-- steering rack;

-- shocks all around (Boge Automatic) and IPD overload springs in rear;

-- timing belt and other belts in front;

-- Brake pads all around (PBR from IPDUSA.com); check out condition of rotors as well

Look for rust in rocker panels; mine has them -- as it spent winters outisde in PA for 13 years.

Things still needing to be done:

-- Fan blower motor whines

-- rear tailgate wiring harnesses

-- I have a slow oil leak-- more of an ooze actually-- in the pan gasket; check to see if the rear main has been done; do it when you get the clutch done.

-- rear bushings

-- rust needs to be done

-- R2130 Radio really sucks; I get maybe two stations out of 1 channel.

Just a checklist for other things yu might need to look for.

Good luck

James Russell

'85 245 w/141K

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