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From: jwb@mcnc.UUCP (Jack W. Buchanan Jr.)
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Re: Volkswagon Beetles and high mialage
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Date: Thu, 15-Mar-84 11:50:27 EST
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Posted: Thu Mar 15 11:50:27 1984
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I know of a 1971 Datsun 240Z which as of about 3 years ago had 230,000 miles
on the original engine.  It was extensively used in rallies and even had a 
rally computer in the glove box.  At that time it required a replacement of 
the timing chain and upper gears, which did not require engine removal.  It 
had been through several clutches, Macpherson struts, rear axle universal 
joints, and had had the transmission rebuilt at about 200,000 miles.  I own
a similar car with 120,000 miles on it and just installed the first new clutch
The body is in terrible shape, however, as this vintage Datsun has bad rust
problems.  You can't have everything.

Jack Buchanan
UNC-Chapel Hill