1983 Ford Cortina from Australia and New Zealand - Comments

8th Jul 2003, 21:37

"A car you can live in, and want to buried in."

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Only 1 thing went wrong with it the whole time I had it.

Timing belt broke (because these type of engines are non interference e.g. valves cannot touch the pistons, the repair was as simple as a $20NZ $10euro timing belt) -this was due to lack of maintenance on my behalf.

General comments?

Very roomy car - have slept many nights in the back.

Lacks performance - but that's not what this cars about.

Will never let you down.

Cheap to fix - easy to fix, and muck around with.

Don't make the mistake I did and sell it.


25th Apr 2009, 06:59

Yes I go along with all you said. And what I really like about that engine is if and when the timing belt goes, the valves and piston's do not become acquainted! Great old car's.

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