Thread: What should I look for before i buy?

I would be cautious about that oil leak.

It could be a front cover or a rear main. A shop could charge 400 - 700 depending to fix a rear main.

Once he gets it running check and see where its leaking from and see if it gets worse if someone revs it to 2500.

A oil pan is also bad enough you need to lower the k frame or lift the motor slightly. Also around 500 bucks at a shop.

Also be sure that the trans shifts ok, and that it goes into overdrive. I'd pull the trans dipstick and check the color/smell of the fluid. Also check the oil for coolant mixing (looks like milkshake or mud).

Oil leak could be a valve cover (or covers). Look to see if the CEL is lit, and if so have it scanned.

Jay