[s-cars] RE: Ate a rod bearing: part 2

[Calvin & Diana Craig]

I agree with Chris.  Even if you pull the motor yourself and assemble the
motor yourself, if you really want something built right the machine work is
going to cost as much as the parts, at least that has been my experience
with American V-8s.
--Calvin


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com]On Behalf Of chris chambers
Sent: Saturday, June 12, 2004 7:23 AM
To: Scar
Subject: Re: [s-cars] RE: Ate a rod bearing: part 2


I would expect there are a couple considerations regarding replacing
the crank.

1. Labor to replace crank
2. bearings, and other parts needed
3. What is the condition of the other bottom end
4. Price of the used motor
5. Increased repair time due to replacing the crank versus swapping
motors
6. what is the mileage on the current motor, possible worn rings, etc.



With the availablility of a 70,000 mile motor, providing it was a
reasonable cost that's the way I would go. Now he will have a known
good motor to build upon (and potentially a warranty).


Chris



--- Mike Sylvester <msylvester at verizon.net> wrote:
> Michael,
>
> Why don't you just replace the crank?  I just bought one from Audi
> for $800.
> That has to be cheaper than another engine.
>
> Mike Sylvester
>




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