Nickle and Dime. Worse ones!

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So, I still have my 98 Zuma. After the throttle issue its still pulled apart. Other things (roof repair) has sidelined my time. Anyways, upon pulling it apart, I found some old, dried oil supply lines. Then, had a screw strip out. And a ripped gasket.... Now I'm $100 in silly but needed small parts. The nickle and dime curse happens with any older vehicle. Who else has gotten surprises while working on anything old?