29th May 2012, 11:27

"Most gas engines back then were lucky to hit 100-125,000-miles."

Really? All my V-8 American cars 60s, 70s, and 80s, and those of all my friends, family, and acquaintances routinely made it to 200-300,000 miles. At 100-125,000 they were just barely broken in.

Loved your story about the Buick/Civic crash. The big old ones were far safer. ABS and airbags are nothing compared to mass.

25th Feb 2013, 16:47

You do not have to change out anything on the brake system. The diesel brake system is ran by the power steering pump. Bolt the original power steering pump to the gas engine, and you're good to go with no problems.