Yeah! Remained tight til we sold it for $900.00 to a welder who fixed it and it's still running. Never replaced any intake manifold or head gaskets and the engine and auto tranny were unrebuilt. Never replaced the front wheel bearings either. Replaced only the ball joints/tir rods, struts/springs, alternator, choke thermostat, fuel pump and the typical brakes, tires, exhaust parts and tune ups. Even the starter was original! Most fuel lines and brake lines were hidden through the body of the car and the E brake cable was stainless steel.