"mar10" wrote in message
ups.com...
Have a 3 year old Craftsman 25hp Kohler engine riding mower. My dad
ran it dry on oil - didn't notice that the oil filter came loose
and ran it without oil till it died (unfortunately he has vision
problems and was unable to notice this)

Anyways- Sears has diagnosed that the engine seized and wants $2200
to fix - for $100 more I can get a brand new mower.

Has anyone run into this or have thoughts as to if this could be done
more reasonably by a small engine repair guy? Or do I bite the bullet
and buy new?

Thanks


Try www.TulsaEngineWarehousecom They were very helpful with my shortblock
replacement and tolerated my non-professional questions. This link might be
your engine which is about $500 cheaper than Sears is quoting you.
http://www.smallenginebusiness.com/M...o de=PA-69545

I don't see your engine listed but a shortblock for the 23HP is about $750.
Give them a call. Also, call a shop to see wha they will charge you to dis
and re-assemble the engines. It could be that it's not worth it.