Quality was fantastic compared to that of subsequent model years.Ībsolutely nothing went wrong with the car from 1970 straight through to 1992.
#70s nova manual
Manual drum brakes were reliable, and stopped well - with a bigger engine/more accessories, that might not have been the case.Ī well-built, well-designed, tireless, cheap-to-keep servant. The same bulletproof Powerglide mentioned above didn't help either parameter - a TurboHydraMatic 3-speed would have helped both.ĭecent handling despite manual steering - just a bit tough to park. Luckily, a rough idle called our attention to the problem before the sludging got out totally of hand.Ģ-speed Powerglide transmission never had any reliability problems.įuel economy nothing special (14 MPG average - mainly city driving), acceleration from a stop none too speedy. Valve tap developed after wrong PCV valve started sludging up motor. The 230 cubic inch straight 6 cylinder engine was excellent - no issues with bottom end, valve guides, rings, pistons. Interior held up reasonably well - bench seats split after several years of family (read:hard) use. Springs (more rear than front) started sagging after about 8-9 years (~ 85,000 miles). Just the usual - brake shoes, tires, valve cover gaskets, belt changes, exhaust system replacements.įront end held up well - occasional idler arm replacement.Ĭarburetor needed periodic rebuilds (3) to maintain drivability. Thermostat stuck, caused overheating - 37,000 miles.ĭistributor bushings needed replacement to address hesitation just off of idle - 46,000 miles. Starter solenoid went bad - didn't engage starter pinion properly - ground flywheel - had to replace flywheel - 31,000 miles. Cousin (fresh out of tech school) replaced right rear shock absorber - problem solved. Right off of the dealer lot, the car suffered a vibration between 65-70 MPH.
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