Faults:
Alternator was bad when purchased. Cheap, $50.
Idler arm was found to be bad - 65000.
Trans pan leak - 60000.
Oil pan leaked when purchased.
Radio wiring shorted and was replaced at 69000.
Carburetor needed to be professionally tuned when purchased.
General Comments:
This car is amazing.
I purchased it for $800 and love it to death.
It won't win any awards for acceleration, but what do you expect for a car that weighs near 5,000lbs.
It is zeibart and has no rust, and has an amazing finish.
This car is for sure a cruiser. I often find myself doing 85 and not even knowing it.
It rides amazing, and has one of the smoothest transmission I have ever drove.
It may be a tank and a gas hog, but the interior is amazingly comfortable and in good shape. The interior is unbelievably spacious for a 2 door (I am 6 foot 2 and can fit comfortably in the back)
It is a boat to drive, yet it has great road feel.
13th Dec 2015, 04:33
A primer on these.
An aluminum intake manifold with a cast iron block makes for intake manifold gasket leaks.
It's an Olds V8 - water pumps are an an issue.
Otherwise, not bad :)