Hey guys I am planning on buying a 04-05 V with some miles on it and I was wondering what I should look for and also what the life on the rear end motor and trans. I can fix almost anything on it but curious what usually breaks and what to look for?
Thanks Dave...
ps. anyone have a 04-05 V for around 10k-13k let me know!
A car with 100k is really no more likely to need a trans, diff or engine mounts than a car with 50k. Depends how it was driven and when stuff was replaced. Some things may be more mileage related like suspension bushings but even at 100k, you shouldn't have too much of an issue. I don't think I've seen too many new types of problems with people's cars when they have over 100k, versus well under. It's the same stuff...
You should be good on motor if the maintenance has been done. My compression tests match the original specs.
>173,000 miles
Stage V Tremec @ 103K because of a locked reverse gear
(did an LS7 lightened fly wheel w/ clutch at that time)
Wore out 6th gear and the main shaft at 171K.
Hint: RPM Transmissions.
Gene, are the engine cooling fans what kicks on when the car is just idling, like you can actually hear them?
I'm at 118,000. Still feels really good. Definitely depends on how the car was cared for. You can tell when you test drive. After going to V day and seeing Junior's 8,000 mile mint car.... well I've had fun.
6th gear and the main shaft in the T56 was EXACTLY what was wrong with mine at 165k miles.
Interesting.
I also experienced a hard time being able to get the car in reverse for about 3-4 months before the tranny let go.
Jack
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