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Retroman1969 · 04-19-2016, 05:59 PM

Checking in with 168,000 miles.
Original engine and Tiptonic tranny. Has never had any major repairs, but lots of little stuff after it passed 125,000.
Just off the top of my head:
Rear control arms
Rear wheel bearings
Tie rod ends
Alternator
Water pump
Seats (originals broke down severely)
One radiator
One condenser
A/C control box (foam seals gave out)
Coolant tank
Oxygen sensors
Drivers door lock cylinder
Two complete brake overhauls
Hood and trunk shocks
Hand brake top sensor
Shifter handle

Of course the usual maintenance stuff: belts, hoses, tires, oil and filter and diagnostic checkup every 5,000 miles.

That's off the top of my head. I know I've missed stuff, but nearly all of it has been typical maintenance and wear items on any higher mileage car. It has been a good experience overall, except for the insane expense of many of the repairs.

Still a very tight and leak-free car.

04-19-2016, 05:59 PM	#4
Retroman1969 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 856	Checking in with 168,000 miles. Original engine and Tiptonic tranny. Has never had any major repairs, but lots of little stuff after it passed 125,000. Just off the top of my head: Rear control arms Rear wheel bearings Tie rod ends Alternator Water pump Seats (originals broke down severely) One radiator One condenser A/C control box (foam seals gave out) Coolant tank Oxygen sensors Drivers door lock cylinder Two complete brake overhauls Hood and trunk shocks Hand brake top sensor Shifter handle Of course the usual maintenance stuff: belts, hoses, tires, oil and filter and diagnostic checkup every 5,000 miles. That's off the top of my head. I know I've missed stuff, but nearly all of it has been typical maintenance and wear items on any higher mileage car. It has been a good experience overall, except for the insane expense of many of the repairs. Still a very tight and leak-free car. __________________ "Remember, I'm pulling for ya! We're all in this together."