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Originally Posted by NoYouRelax
I love this discussion, but as a new owner of an SC, I hear conflicting stories. It seems as if broken head studs are innevitable, yet most say this engine is bullet proof. $5000 in pending repairs should make any engine bullet proof. Either way I love the car and the way the engine just sings going down the road. Other than pulling valve covers, are there other tell tale signs for broken head studs? What percentage of 3.0's get broken head studs?
I wanted this car since before I could drive, and here I am 36 years later with a gaurds red targa. Its justified as my safe version of a motorcycle.....
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They'll all eventually break. $5k is just for a top end rebuild without going crazy. A full rebuild and replacing everything back to stock is quite a bit more than that.
Yes, they have a reputation for reliability. However, they're all approaching 30+ years old. Maintenance is due on all of them. if you want to get one that's truly bulletproof, buy one that's had an engine rebuild and documented head stud replacement.
The only way to really tell if they have broken studs is to take off the valve covers. It'll be the lower set that breaks. Even if there aren't any broken studs, that's no guarantee that they won't break in the future.