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Posted by Pop on July 26, 2006, 11:52 am
> >
> > > 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
> > >
> >
> > Try www.TulsaEngineWarehousecom They were very helpful with
> > my
> > shortblock replacement and tolerated my non-professional
> > questions.
> > This link might be your engine which is about $500 cheaper
> > than
> > Sears is quoting you.
> >
http://www.smallenginebusiness.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SEB&Product_Code=PA-69545
> >
> > I don't see your engine listed but a shortblock for the 23HP
> > is
> > about $750. Give them a call. Also, call a shop to see wha
> > they
> > will charge you to dis and re-assemble the engines. It could
> > be
> > that it's not worth it.
>
> I don't know if all of the suppliers do this but they also have
> free
> shipping on orders over $100.
Check with a small engine shop; that's a ridiculous price unless
the whole motor is trashed. Which is possible and in which case
you don't want to repair, you want ot replace anyway.
Pop
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