can a 3.0 w/95000 mi can have 4 broken head studs ??
 

The motor is for sale ; Is it possible or the owner is trying to rub me ??

What is the market price for a 80 SC engine dismanteled ??

Thanks !!
JD

Four broken studs at 95K on an '80 SC is entirely possible. 1980 cars got second generation studs, and they weren't much better than the originals!

Absolutely possible. Mine had 4 broken studs with 110k miles. Price for a 3.0SC that needs to be rebuilt, I`d say is in the $2,500-$3,000 range, from what I've seen on evil bay.

Aurel

ditto >> my 80 SC had three broken head studs at 225k KM

RS-GT:
A dismantled motor can be a cat in a bag unless you get a clear history from a seller with good reputation.
The studs are not the main-issue because they're going to be replaced anyway.
What condition is the crank? Standard/Standard? Just needs polishing?
Are the cams good?
Why is it dismantled?
Does it have Nikasil or Alusil P/C's?
Are they re-usable? Meaning are they in spec? Especially the first land on the pistons?
Can you verify the 95k Miles?

My 80 had 120K on it when I tore it down, six of the bottom studs were steel, the rest dilivar. Some hack decided to only replace the broken studs at some point early on, and he did a piss poor job of it.

The answer to the question is yes. Mine had 7 broken head studs at only 60,000 miles. My rebuild was considerably more than quoted above, and the rest of my motor was perfect.