It is possible as I have not exzamined the vehicle. If everything else is good those are the only ways to correct it. All I tell you is from my experience. The first early dart I had was in 1969 and it was the same way. And yes I still own the car my mother bought it for me and they can bury me in it. 273 hipo 4 speed red, white interior, white convertible top. It need a little work but I've been accumulating stuff for it. Hope to start working on it soon, I ain't getting any younger.