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I know this isn't the intent of the thread but yall have touched on an issue I'm constantly battling with.
I, like most, am now more cash strapped than ever. And spare time is no more abundant either. When confronted with a problem I debate doing it "right" or "just enough" to be suitable and affordable with the time I have. Problem is, sometimes you never know if it was sufficient until after the job is done or even years down the road.
Classic example is my '90 Corolla: one dead cylinder. I assumed it was a bad head gasket so I had the head redone but once back on it was still no compression. Wasted money & time. So do I spend a grand or so on a total rebuild? No more 4AFE create motors exist so thats out. Do I take a chance on a junk yard motor? Finances said junk yard motor. So I traded two Corolla parts cars for a junk yard motor. Prior to dropping it in I invested in that unknown motor a new timing belt, water pump etc since that was easier done out than in. For the past 800 miles that motor has been great. But the one thing I didn't change out, the thermostat, turned out to be stuck open... Turns out that this time it worked out but I was taking a big chance - not one I wanted but one that time and money forced me to.
Sorry Buckspa to divert a little but we're debating an issue that I think we all constantly have to calculate given our personal circumstance. Not JUST money and time but knowledge/skill level, available tools & facilities, weather, etc all have a role in the final decision making.
Man I just typed more on an off topic than I did in all my other posts put together, I offer my apologies.
I, like most, am now more cash strapped than ever. And spare time is no more abundant either. When confronted with a problem I debate doing it "right" or "just enough" to be suitable and affordable with the time I have. Problem is, sometimes you never know if it was sufficient until after the job is done or even years down the road.
Classic example is my '90 Corolla: one dead cylinder. I assumed it was a bad head gasket so I had the head redone but once back on it was still no compression. Wasted money & time. So do I spend a grand or so on a total rebuild? No more 4AFE create motors exist so thats out. Do I take a chance on a junk yard motor? Finances said junk yard motor. So I traded two Corolla parts cars for a junk yard motor. Prior to dropping it in I invested in that unknown motor a new timing belt, water pump etc since that was easier done out than in. For the past 800 miles that motor has been great. But the one thing I didn't change out, the thermostat, turned out to be stuck open... Turns out that this time it worked out but I was taking a big chance - not one I wanted but one that time and money forced me to.
Sorry Buckspa to divert a little but we're debating an issue that I think we all constantly have to calculate given our personal circumstance. Not JUST money and time but knowledge/skill level, available tools & facilities, weather, etc all have a role in the final decision making.
Man I just typed more on an off topic than I did in all my other posts put together, I offer my apologies.
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