[Landseer]

I've had luck with 6 + 2 944's, all down when I got them, for between 1 and 10 years each.
Never yet, knock on wood, have pulled a head.
Then again, maybe mine are just on the edge of failing and should all be preemptively repaired.

Not too worried because my investment is light. Nor do I thrash them like a boy racer. But agree, if I had one that I was making a golden chariot, it would get new head gaskets. Same with racing one or boosting one.

Am wondering if storing them on the shelf with inherent moisture, but open to atmosphere, accelerated some of the corrosion that gets pictured.
Also, I think there is a bit of fear mongering going on.