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·Overall the condition is GOOD.
Overall the condition is GOOD.
Leakdown showed 3% accross the board (one was 4, one was 2).
The car needs a major service. The timing belts were last replaced when the engine was built in 1984. I thought it had been more recent, but the engine builder told me this was the date. Mileage was 56,230 at the time so only 10,000 miles in ~20 years. Belts, hoses, etc probably need replacement. He said the cam seals and the cam drive seal were both leaking oil and the heads need to be torqued (leaks a little when the engine was running).
Carbs were a little rich but that's an easy fix.
Also, he didn't think the paint was all that great. It was "OK" in his words and maybe a good detailer with a buffing wheel, polish and wax can make it shine again. He said that he'd seen better paint.
The alternator failed his test and needs to be replaced and the battery was weak (because of the alternator). The alternator worked, just not too well.
Driving back is not an option with the timing belts issue.
So, I'm looking at $4,000 (minimum) in service + transport ($1,200) and it may need paint in a few years (doubtful, but a factor)
So, not what to do. I think he'll get pissed when I offer him $22k (he's asking $28k, was asking $32k in May) for it but then, I'm the only caller and he can't sell it in California b/c their is no emmisions equipment on the car.
He reitterated several times the engine was VERY strong. Stumbled a little at low RPM's b/c of the rich carbs but it was strong. Engine rebuild included 10:1 pistons, reprofiled cams, and rejetted carbs.
Overall the condition is GOOD.
Leakdown showed 3% accross the board (one was 4, one was 2).
The car needs a major service. The timing belts were last replaced when the engine was built in 1984. I thought it had been more recent, but the engine builder told me this was the date. Mileage was 56,230 at the time so only 10,000 miles in ~20 years. Belts, hoses, etc probably need replacement. He said the cam seals and the cam drive seal were both leaking oil and the heads need to be torqued (leaks a little when the engine was running).
Carbs were a little rich but that's an easy fix.
Also, he didn't think the paint was all that great. It was "OK" in his words and maybe a good detailer with a buffing wheel, polish and wax can make it shine again. He said that he'd seen better paint.
The alternator failed his test and needs to be replaced and the battery was weak (because of the alternator). The alternator worked, just not too well.
Driving back is not an option with the timing belts issue.
So, I'm looking at $4,000 (minimum) in service + transport ($1,200) and it may need paint in a few years (doubtful, but a factor)
So, not what to do. I think he'll get pissed when I offer him $22k (he's asking $28k, was asking $32k in May) for it but then, I'm the only caller and he can't sell it in California b/c their is no emmisions equipment on the car.
He reitterated several times the engine was VERY strong. Stumbled a little at low RPM's b/c of the rich carbs but it was strong. Engine rebuild included 10:1 pistons, reprofiled cams, and rejetted carbs.