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My 1980 SC is a daily driver and it's past 260,000 miles on original engine. LOTS of deferred maintenance, but it runs. I put 70 miles a day on it and it is very reliable and quite worn.
1. Low compression in Cyl #2
2. WUR not functioning correctly - need to buy a fuel pressure tester
3. Vacuum leaks - need to track down the source
4. Oil Leaks - not totally solvable until case is split
5. Headlights dim and mis-aimed - need to check grounds
6. Possible fuel injectors dirty or worn
7. Time to replace the fuel filter
8. Passenger window switch 1/2 working. Goes up, not down. Replace
9. Front suspension bushings squeaking - likely worn and need replacement
10. Front bearings need to be inspected for wear. No indication, but its time
11. Rear tires worn to wear bars
12. Heater disconnected due to oil leaks/smoke when not moving
13. Sunroof needs trolley/track replacement due to separated cable
14. Time for a paint job
15. ODO not functional
I intend to continue to wear it out and replace what's broken or address problems when they get critical. One day I'll stop driving it for a year and tear into it. It's given me 8 really fun years so far and I've added 150,000 miles to it. It deserves a freshening through and through.
But I'm not done driving it hard and enjoying it for now. Amazing how reliable they can be even with deferred maintenance.
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