But if you are doing a used engine, you can easily fall into the "while it's out" repair/maintenance/upgrade mess too.
FWIW, I'd just do the cheap fix and see how long it goes.. worst it can do
is break again, *then* you deal with the swap/repair/whatever. Buy
yourself some time for $7 worth of Loc-tite and DIY in the driveway with a
Miata buddy from the list. If you are near me, I'd gladly lend a wrench
and a hand.. Beer and pizza can get you some cheap and highly skilled labor
around here if they are local. :)
Wallyman
<[email protected]>
Sent by:
miatapower-boun...@miat To
apower.net "Larry Alster"
<[email protected]>, "'jason
stone'"
02/03/2009 08:33 AM <[email protected]>,
<[email protected]>
cc
Subject
Re: 95 crank diametor
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.
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