When I bought this car, I knew it had a bad cylinder head. I could hear the top end clicking from a mile away. What I couldn't hear was the quiet but ominous clatter in the engine block....
The Good:
Car still runs and drives well, after I replaced the head. It has a 6-speed manual transmission, with a granny low 1st gear that is only available in 4WD. Recent major tuneup included head replacement with new valve stem seals, all new top-end gaskets, water hoses, and vacuum lines; a new water pump, thermostat, timing and fan belts, and a lower mileage carburetor. It also has new spark plugs, wires, distributor cap and rotor. Mileage is just over 216,000. The body and interior are in decent shape for its age, and everything works. I just don't have the time or the tools to replace the bottom end. Price listed above is with the stock steel 13" wheels. If you want the aluminum 14" wheels in the picture, price is $725.
The Bad:
The bottom end clatters and it blows smoke at higher RPMs.
The Ugly:
Well, just look at the pictures! It's an 80s turd....
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