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Ran oil out on riding mower - mar10 07-24-2006
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Posted by Mark on July 24, 2006, 10:20 pm

your best bet is to ask a small engine shop how much they would charge
to change the engine with a short block...

Mark


AppliancePartsPros.com, Inc.
Posted by Bob on July 24, 2006, 10:32 pm

mar10 wrote:
> Have a 3 year old Craftsman 25hp Kohler engine riding mower. My dad
> ran it dry on oil - didn't notice that the oil filter came loose
> and ran it without oil till it died (unfortunately he has vision
> problems and was unable to notice this)
>
> Anyways- Sears has diagnosed that the engine seized and wants $2200
> to fix - for $100 more I can get a brand new mower.
>
> Has anyone run into this or have thoughts as to if this could be done
> more reasonably by a small engine repair guy? Or do I bite the bullet
> and buy new?
>
> Thanks

I have the same mower & engine and my filter came loose also. Luckily
I noticed it before any damage was done. Point being that Sears may
have a problem with that engine (or filters) and are not telling
anyone. You might push the issue with a letter to corporate
headquarters.

I also have a Sears 18hp mower whose engine is just about wore out. I
priced parts from a small engine shop for a rebuild and they ran
approximately $1500. Thats why I bought a new mower. A new 25hp
V-twin Kohler engine from Northern Tool & Equipment costs $1700 plus
shipping - cheaper than Sears but still not worth putting on a used
mower.
Point being a rebuild of the existing engine or a new engine just isn't
worth it.

Sorry about that.

Bob


Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on July 24, 2006, 10:49 pm

>
> Anyways- Sears has diagnosed that the engine seized and wants $2200
> to fix - for $100 more I can get a brand new mower.
>
> Has anyone run into this or have thoughts as to if this could be done
> more reasonably by a small engine repair guy? Or do I bite the bullet
> and buy new?

You already learned the lesson of never having Sears service anything.

I'd try a small engine guy. Some are really good at getting things going at
reasonable cost. We used to have a guy in town that did it as a sideline.
I think he just liked the challenge of making it run again as he worked so
damned cheap.

If that does not work out , you may have some luck selling it for a few
bucks (yes, someone will be interested) and buy a new one.



Posted by hallerb@aol.com on July 24, 2006, 11:13 pm
call local koehler dealer to price a replacement engine.

sears service is by far the most expensive way to get anything fixed.

the bend you over hold your ankles and dont even bother with KY jelly


Posted by Steve Barker LT on July 25, 2006, 12:34 am
You should be able to buy that engine for about $900 and bolt it on
yourself. Go here to find a dealer in your area.
http://kohlerengines.findlocation.com/search.aspx He'll need your spec #
serial# and any other numbers on that plate.

--
Steve Barker



> Have a 3 year old Craftsman 25hp Kohler engine riding mower. My dad
> ran it dry on oil - didn't notice that the oil filter came loose
> and ran it without oil till it died (unfortunately he has vision
> problems and was unable to notice this)
>
> Anyways- Sears has diagnosed that the engine seized and wants $2200
> to fix - for $100 more I can get a brand new mower.
>
> Has anyone run into this or have thoughts as to if this could be done
> more reasonably by a small engine repair guy? Or do I bite the bullet
> and buy new?
>
> Thanks
>



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