At 95K, yes the motor will need work. With all early aluminum blocks corrosion is the major issues. These motor did not last very long without some type of corrosion control. I have 2 of these motors. One is a correct Pontiac 162P motor and another is a late 62 Buick. The Pontiac is clean and has minimum sealing surface issues caused by corrosion. The Buick is in rough shape. The front cover is pitted so back you can see the water trails on the block. The corrosion has removed at least 40% of the water jacket areas. Good for parts only.
At least by the pictures Keith took, I didn’t see any tell tell corrosion signs on the motor. Hopefully the insides are as clean! BUT even at that it will take a full rebuild and those are not cheap!
I hope the guy gets what he needs, but trying to finance his next buy on the sale of this one isn’t going to happen. I think “his” Pontiac expert is blowing smoke up his @$$!
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