Oh wise Mudsters, I have a dilemma. Do I give it a 
heart transplant (around $3k after rebuilt engine & labor) or do I give the :shotts: carcass to a charity?
2nd owner of 92 mazda b2200 extended cab LE. 131k on the clock now, new radiator, used computer (EPU?).
First owner (friend and cop) had $150 in service done before mutual friends drove it from GA to NM. Check engine light came on in Alabama, truck died 150 mi from me. Towed it in: used EPU & new radiator. Overheated in construction traffic: shop replaced faulty cap and checked engine compression, said no worries.
Drove it another 4 years/35k miles (new shocks & tires in there somewhere) til it went 'bleeughie'. Parked it 4 years/0 miles.
Finally took it to current (better) shop: they can find a used engine for $1200, rebuilt w/no warranty for $1400. Interweb has them for $1800, 'remanufactured' 7y/70k mi warranty.
I'm pretty set on having a couple rigs, cuz I can't ride my Connie year round (3' snow + motorcycle =
) and the 12 miles from work back home gains 1000'+ in elevation, so bicycling isn't the best fallback.
If I buy a beater & get it running I'll have the same amount into it as the Mazda wants. I could put the moola into the Cruiser (she's already asking for a pile o cash), but it is a 23yo rig, and not getting to work isn't an option.
All opinions gladly valued at more than I paid for them.
What say ye?
heart transplant (around $3k after rebuilt engine & labor) or do I give the :shotts: carcass to a charity?2nd owner of 92 mazda b2200 extended cab LE. 131k on the clock now, new radiator, used computer (EPU?).
First owner (friend and cop) had $150 in service done before mutual friends drove it from GA to NM. Check engine light came on in Alabama, truck died 150 mi from me. Towed it in: used EPU & new radiator. Overheated in construction traffic: shop replaced faulty cap and checked engine compression, said no worries.
Drove it another 4 years/35k miles (new shocks & tires in there somewhere) til it went 'bleeughie'. Parked it 4 years/0 miles.
Finally took it to current (better) shop: they can find a used engine for $1200, rebuilt w/no warranty for $1400. Interweb has them for $1800, 'remanufactured' 7y/70k mi warranty.
I'm pretty set on having a couple rigs, cuz I can't ride my Connie year round (3' snow + motorcycle =
) and the 12 miles from work back home gains 1000'+ in elevation, so bicycling isn't the best fallback. If I buy a beater & get it running I'll have the same amount into it as the Mazda wants. I could put the moola into the Cruiser (she's already asking for a pile o cash), but it is a 23yo rig, and not getting to work isn't an option.
All opinions gladly valued at more than I paid for them.
What say ye?
