[mwildt]

Originally posted by TomUban
So the current thinking is that it is probably time for a rebuild?
What kind of risk am I taking by continuing to drive in the current condition (e.g. how soon do I need to do the rebuild)?

If the bearing is the copper creator then I wouldn't drive it one bit. If you do, the greater chance of damaging the crank.


Sorry if the following questions about rebuild options have already been answered elsewhere, please forgive me...

Assuming that I am fully capable of doing a large amount of work myself, but there is a question of time vs. money, and that the car needs some other attention (e.g. front gearbox axle seals are beginning to weep, etc.). What are the rough price differences in these options:

1. Should I just drop the car at Stoddards (about 3 hours east of me) and have them do what they feel is needed.
2. Drop the engine myself and ship it to Stoddards (or other suggested/reputable rebuilder) and then replace it when it returns.
3. Drop the engine and do the rebuild myself?

To save cost I'd probably do #2, but lots of folks have done #3, but as we all know things always takes way longer than expected.

I'd try to price out bearing/gaskets/machining/valves/valveguides/yada yada, not to forget cost of potential 'new' tools to do the job versus a reputable rebuild.

#4 would be to get a replacement engine, though that one may have other 'fun' hidden.

Michael
--tnx
--tom