It would seem to. A loctite fix would be $300-$500 for an indy shop to do. Could be over $1,000 if you start replacing everything mentioned by someone else in the "while you're in there" vein.
What's the labor to pull/replace an engine? 6 to 8 hours? More so labor wise to then do a crank replacement. However, if the loctite fix is always going to bother you, that you "know it's there", which I can understand the sentiment, then I think just getting a decent used engine replaced would be the best bet. I've heard of them going for $300. From: Larry Alster Sent: Tuesday, February 03, 2009 6:17 AM To: 'jason stone' ; [email protected] Subject: RE: 95 crank diametor IMHO The locate fix wins on cost. Larry White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net Masters Miata RAGS 074 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of jason stone Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 11:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: 95 crank diametor Without much time or space, I am actually considering an entire Japanese replacement engine for my miata that has 2/4 bolts currently sheared off of my long nose crank pulley (late model 1991). The loctite may not work and while the tube costs close to nothing, the labor is far from that. Assuming the cost of a crank, and labor to replace a crank, I cannot imagine it being able to compete price wise with either the loctite solution or the engine swap. If one was doing their own work, it makes logical sense to do the loctite. If a mechanic was being paid, I think one enters a gray area. What would the price be for a mechanic to perform the loctite fix? What would the price be for a mechanic to tear down an engine to swap a crank? What would the price be for an entire engine swap (used JDM= ~$600) + labor? Out of these choices, I am curious what would be the most cost efficient and also wonder which would be the most durable fix for someone that drives their vehicle aggressively. On 2/2/09, Tim South <[email protected]> wrote: No kidding cheaper than a crank replacement. My supply house must've only had the larger tube, I suppose. ----- Original Message ----- From: Larry Alster To: 'Tim South' Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 5:50 PM Subject: RE: 95 crank diametor How much is needed??? First web search give Amazon as a hit with a 6ML tube for under 9 bucks Lots of other hits available from 9 bucks to 156 bucks. Larry White Knight 1991 Crystal White #99 CSP Silver Bullet 1992 Silverstone #17 SM2 FM I+ Turbo Honey B 1992 Sunburst Yellow #99 SM2L JR Supercharger Whooosh 2004 Titanium Mazdaspeed MX-5 LowCountry Miata http://www.lowcountrymiataclub.net Masters Miata RAGS 074 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Tim South Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 5:44 PM Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: 95 crank diametor Last I knew the Loctite 660 was about $30 per tube and only available at industrial supply houses, which is where I found it. Has that changed? ----- Original Message ----- From: Robert McElwee To: [email protected] Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 02, 2009 9:11 AM Subject: Re: 95 crank diametor Do the tried and tested loctite fix and forget about it. I don't see a need for a crank sleeve unless you want to spend $150 for a sleeve instead of $5 for a bottle of loctite. On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 12:11 AM, john daniels <[email protected]> wrote: A guy suggested that I put in a crank sleeve around the crank. _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower -- Robert McElwee and Blue Flash "The 50 MPG Miata" www.lightweightmiata.com/blue Lightweight Miata Forum: www.lightweightmiata.com/forum The Miata Trailer Project: www.lightweightmiata.com/trailer ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ Miatapower mailing list [email protected] http://list.miatapower.net/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/miatapower
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