crw

85 coupe - well maintained, garaged in temperature controlled gararge

last valve adjustment at 65K

How likely at this milage:

- head stud issues
- valve guide wear
-915 tyranny issues

Mark Salvetti

I think they are all potential issues. Head studs are more age than mileage, at least with SCs. Anecdotally it used to be said that the low mileage cars were more at risk, but I think now it's more age. The issue is less common on the 3.2's, but still something to check on a PPI.

Gearbox? Who knows how it might have been abused. Not sure about valve guides, but I think still possible. Maybe that one is the most unlikely issue of the three.

Mark

Noah930

All possibilities. But if they weren't issues at that last service 5K miles ago, unlikely to be a problem now. The question is whether or not you believe the seller. A PPI (or your own eyes/hands, if they're experienced) could suss that out before a purchase. Just don't have the PPI done whereever the current owner gets the car serviced. The shop's loyalty is to the seller and not to you, even if you're paying for the PPI.

wildcat077

What Noah said ...
A thorough PPI from an independant source not related to the seller should answer all your questions !

Cheers
Phil

lucastate968

Hello,

With regular maintenance and a well-kept garage, the likelihood of head stud issues, valve guide wear, and transmission (915) problems should be relatively low at this mileage. However, it's always a good idea to have a trusted mechanic inspect these components for peace of mind.

theiceman

i personally find it a very odd question.

Likelihood of issues has zero to do with what seller wants for his car.
Get a PPI at your place of choice ( not the sellers ) . Agree on price pre ppi and adjust after PPI comes back .. Seller will then disclose all issues as he doesnt want you coming back saying "you didn't tell me this ther fore i am offering less".

Have all the things you want checked checked, leakdown, head stud check, transmision etc. But be aware some sellers will not allow covers to be removed to check head studs as they can sometimes be difficult to reseal. So then you have to make a decision.

I find the above very effective.

so basically " price pending PPI "

lucastate968

Hello,

With regular maintenance and a well-kept garage, the likelihood of head stud <!--td {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}-->Door Opener issues, valve guide wear, and transmission (915) problems should be relatively low at this mileage. However, it's always a good idea to have a trusted mechanic inspect these components for peace of mind.

alfetta

The price is in the it all depends category. I have owned both G50 and have a 915 and the latter is just fine. Get an aftermarket rear coupler and replace all the plastic in the shifter. The only irritant is the non-synchro reverse--but you get used to it.

Keith Guidus

We have 132K on 1984 3.2 (original owners) and none of those issues

Mark Salvetti

Obviously you perform regular maintenance and have a well-kept garage.....

Mark

Keith Guidus

Despite LA traffic,etc from 1984-2019.............

Dr. 914

with good leak down and compression and smooth shifting I would not worry about it

GothingNC

Head stud issues are pretty rare on the 3.2
Valve guides may be an issue but they seems to be more common on the 87 to 89 3.2.

Like the other replies, have an independent shop perform a PPI with a leak down & compression test.