[Shotimes] update on my '93

[Leigh Smith]

Addendum to the above:
All this assmues you first pull the pan and see how bad the damage is!
1) are the bearings worn? (replace)
2) is the crank scored? (pull crank & regrind)
3) did the bearings disintegrate and scatter material all thruout the
engine? (pull engine)
You'll never know unless you look.
A bearing set could get popped in for as little as $100
Lee
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Leigh Smith" <leighsm@comcast.net>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>; "Aaron Lowe" <aaronl@insightbb.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 4:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] update on my '93


> Sorry your 93 died. Isn't this the one that had no oil for a short period?
> Option A) $2200 for a properly rebuilt 3.8L engine is a pretty good deal.
> (But I wonder if a SHO motor is close to that $ figure.)
> Then there is the matter of installation labor...more $$$
> I'd guess a total install for a Jasper engine would run $4-5,000 for
> comparisons sake.
> Option B) On the other hand, if all that killed it was one run on low oil
> pressure, why not just get the crank reground? New bearing set (mains &
> rods), and some  labor, and you are good to go.
> It's not too much fun to do in the car, but a lot cheaper than a new
engine
> install, and just as sound if done properly.
> Only a few hundred $.
> Maybe $5-800; kinda like a clutch job.
> The top end of these engines normally wears very slowly, so unless you've
> got 150k or more on it, why bother?
> Just as long as the rod ends didn't turn "blue" from too much heat, you
> should be fine.
> If they did, your mechanic should let you know.
> Then you pull the engine.
> Then pull the rods and rebuild them, or at that point, overbore everything
> and install 3.2 pistons/rods like Ian did.
> Option C) Do it yourself: FYI: Just pulling the engine is costly. My total
> bill was about $1600 for parts only for a 3.0 engine pull & rebuild.
> Included all rebuild gaskets, bearings, sensors,  radiator, belts, shims,
> hoses, lift rental, engine stand, etc. for an engine swap but not much in
> the way of engine machine work (maybe $200). Free engine + no labor costs.
> (My Poor back)
> Could be done for less, but it is still a whole lotta labor!
> Good luck
> Lee
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Aaron Lowe" <aaronl@insightbb.com>
> To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 11:58 AM
> Subject: [Shotimes] update on my '93
>
>
> > In case anyone was curious....
> >
> > My engine was indeed dead.  I stressed about it for a few days before
> > deciding that I am buying one of these:
> >
> > http://www.jasperengines.com/gas-eng.htm
> >
> > The SHO shall live again.
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