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really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- No data
- Average Mileage:
- 167,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 1 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replace timing gear (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Stationed at Ft Drum, went out to start car and it was -30F. Car started normally, then after a minute, it died.
After taking the top end of the engine apart, I found bent valves. Took the timing cover off and seen the timing gear had stripped. These timing gears are mostly metal, but the teeth are covered with a hard plastic. That over time, become brittle with cold temps. Then they break. Never did have the engine fixed. Wasn't worth it for an 87.
- Michael L., Elmira, NY, US