Post up any FAQ's for new owners & the answers that go with them. I'll start by listing some things to look for when buying a 3/s.
1. Dented oil pan. This can impede flow through the pickup, which leads to spun bearings.
2. Lifter tick. All non-99's are subject to this. Sounds like a light "tapping" noise. It's normal & won't hurt anything--it's just annoying. Can be fixed by swapping in bigger bore lifters.
3. Rough idle/uneven idle. Can be a variety of things, but key areas to investigate are the IAC/ISC and ECU.
4. Seals. On older cars like the 3/s, seals will eventually need replaced--regardless of how many miles the car was driven. Even the simplest of seals can have serious consequences; the oil cap seal can leak oil, frying the alternator. Radiator cap seal can leak, allowing for coolant boiling. Leaking drivetrain seals can cause the transfer case or differentials to lose fluid--eventually destroying their internals.
feel free to chip in with other stuff. thanks!
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