1978 Chevrolet Impala from North America - Comments

2nd May 2005, 15:12

"Love it wouldn't trade for anything"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Well needs work on the front end interior needs work.

General comments?

This is a fast light car.

Its got a great engine.

Not to crazy about the interior color, but can live with it.


3rd May 2005, 10:21

Another "review" that should go straight to the crapper!


14th Jan 2006, 07:04

If you have the 5.0L 305 V8 Engine, I would advise you to replace the timing chain and sprockets. The earlier 305's had partial teflon teeth on the camshaft sprockets that cause chain slippage after 100,000 miles. You don't need to remove the oil pan, or partially lower the oil pan like the manuals tell you when replacing the set. If you buy a new set, buy the top of the line NAPA brand that's made by Cloys. It may run you 50 bucks, but will last a long time. I'm commenting because of previous experience. I had a 1977 Chevrolet Impala that was my first car. I bought it with 82,000 miles in 1994, and it perished in 1998 with 134,000 miles. I spent lots of money on that car, but it was a learning experience for me mechanically. Throughout the ownership, I debated about replacing the timing chain and sprockets, but I procrastinated until it was too late. If I would have done it right away, I could have still had that car. I was sad to see it go. I was almost crying when the junkyard picked it up.

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