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L series motor in the brumby?

dirt cheap = yes mechanically minded = yes can fix Im looking for a very cheap runabout as ive got a job in the mining industry, away from home for weeks at a time, needing something cheap to leave out front of airport... Would also like a ute as I have a dirtbike Theres a good point, i know the ute...

Looking at purchasing the above car and have been told its leaking oil alot when its running. So much so I wouldnt make the hour long drive back home.

is this a common problem? It sounds like while the cars running, its leaking like a sieve from somewhere where it has too much pressure.
Any thoughts?

Hi guys, I am looking at buying an 85 Brumby ute and was told by the guy selling it that it leaks oil. Not surprising from an old car I know but I live approx an hour from this guy and he says with that distance I probably wont make it home. Its only leaking when the car is running. Makes me think i...