what will go wrong? (92 stealth)
baja_burrito
01-28-2005, 11:28 PM
looking into a 92 dodge stealth rt. 86K miles. what usually goes wrong around this mileage, or any time after?
thanks in advance. :)
thanks in advance. :)
Igovert500
01-29-2005, 01:25 PM
-Common problems and reliability
Common problems are the transmission synchros...it is either a hit or miss with these, they have a tendency to get worn out, and people have 1, 2 or 3 that need to be replaced. This doesn't mean you need a new tranny(even though some mechanics and dealerships will tell you that), but you can buy individual synchros for a $80 a piece from Kormex, and then get them installed at a local shop for $500-$1,000.
Another thing to check with mileage over 100k is the valve guides, they have a tendency to start leaking oil when you get up there. If this is the case you will get blue smoke out of the exhaust
The transfer cases are probably our Achilles’ heel, they can leak, but the good news is they have been recalled, and any dealership should repair or replace them for free.
Active aero malfunctions occur every once in awhile with the rear spoiler, but this is a cheap and easy repair that you can do on your own.
Lastly, the clutch slipping. If the car has been abused from many hard launches, or has over 400hp from modifications the shortcomings of the stock clutch become evident and it may begin to slip.
It is just like any other car...the 3/S are average in reliability, not excellent, but not bad. If they have been abused and maltreated by previous owners, then chances are you may experience one of the above problems. If the previous owners have been good to it, then chances are it will be in good shape. I’ve heard of 3/S cars running well over 200k, one even over 300k. They are just like any other car, they have specific problem spots, so when you test drive it, race it around, shift through the gears pretty hard, and make sure you don't get grinding and such. Also make sure you aren't getting blue smoke coming out the exhaust, or oil leaking from the T-case. Then just check all the normal stuff, get a mechanic to check it out...etc
I took this from the FAQ...which I suggest you skim over if you are considering buying a 3000gt or stealth as it has a ton of good info on the more commonly asked questions.
Common problems are the transmission synchros...it is either a hit or miss with these, they have a tendency to get worn out, and people have 1, 2 or 3 that need to be replaced. This doesn't mean you need a new tranny(even though some mechanics and dealerships will tell you that), but you can buy individual synchros for a $80 a piece from Kormex, and then get them installed at a local shop for $500-$1,000.
Another thing to check with mileage over 100k is the valve guides, they have a tendency to start leaking oil when you get up there. If this is the case you will get blue smoke out of the exhaust
The transfer cases are probably our Achilles’ heel, they can leak, but the good news is they have been recalled, and any dealership should repair or replace them for free.
Active aero malfunctions occur every once in awhile with the rear spoiler, but this is a cheap and easy repair that you can do on your own.
Lastly, the clutch slipping. If the car has been abused from many hard launches, or has over 400hp from modifications the shortcomings of the stock clutch become evident and it may begin to slip.
It is just like any other car...the 3/S are average in reliability, not excellent, but not bad. If they have been abused and maltreated by previous owners, then chances are you may experience one of the above problems. If the previous owners have been good to it, then chances are it will be in good shape. I’ve heard of 3/S cars running well over 200k, one even over 300k. They are just like any other car, they have specific problem spots, so when you test drive it, race it around, shift through the gears pretty hard, and make sure you don't get grinding and such. Also make sure you aren't getting blue smoke coming out the exhaust, or oil leaking from the T-case. Then just check all the normal stuff, get a mechanic to check it out...etc
I took this from the FAQ...which I suggest you skim over if you are considering buying a 3000gt or stealth as it has a ton of good info on the more commonly asked questions.
GritMaster
01-29-2005, 03:18 PM
commonly asked questions.
Wouldn't that make it a Caq then?
Wouldn't that make it a Caq then?
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