Posted by Dan Starnes (IP: 209.119.6.109) on July 04, 1999 at 19:36:43:
In Reply to: Hey Chris, I didn't know you were a chick... posted by T.L. on July 03, 1999 at 21:12:56:
Others have missed the one crucial point of her message, so i will point it out. She said the engine needs new rod bearings, sounds like the engine has to come out and be completely rebuilt or suffer the consequenses of insufficeint repairs. Best way out is to find a good running 302 and transplant it into the mav. Good luck!!!! and gotta love the mavs and comets!!!!!!
: $400 is a great buy as long as it is not a rust-bucket-from-hell & does not have major frame damage..
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: : I found a 1973 with a V8 (size?) needs new rod bearings, but the body and interior is in great shape. The engine is not the original. The car has dual exhausts, but only one side is hooked up. Is that a clue as to what the original engine may have been? I'm a female, looking for a "tinker toy" so I can self-teach myself some auto mechanics. I already can do quite a few things. At $400 is this Maverick a good buy?