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

[RS-GT]

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

[Peter Zimmermann]

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!

[Aurel]

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

[kimlangley7]

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

[Gunter]

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?

[Scott R]

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.

[rs6er]

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.