Re: Engine trouble in cold wet conditions

[Josh Clark <jclark@prolog.net>]

The '88 16v is a very nice car.  There really aren't any big problems to
look out for except the usual.  $2500 actually sounds a little steep but I
guess it's because it's an 88.  I would offer $2000.  The shift is very
simple to fix.  All it needs it new linkage bushings which are a snap to put
in.  The muffler might be a problem to replace alone but I'm sure you can
find some way to do it.  You could just get a Dynomax and have someone make
you hangers and a tailpipe.  Other then that if the car looks nice and there
are not leaks it should be great.  Actually I would check the downpipe and
ask if it has been replaced because they brake about this time in my
experience and I would check for trans fluid leaks around the axles.  The
final drive seals on these sometimes go bad and are a pain to replace. 
That's all I can think of
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