The lure of an Optima

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Originally Posted by Ashlandchris

My question is where am I likely to encounter trouble?

The one weakness of the drivetrain is the final pinion that drives the rear differential. The kit gear is aluminium and can wear a lot. The fix is to replace it with the option hardened final pinion.

You will also have to keep watch on the chain tension and adjust it according to the manual.
The manuals are available online:
Turbo Optima
Optima