What is your opinion on the Universal 5411? I purchased a C30 with the Universal 5411 out of the boat. The PO said he wasn't sure what was wrong with it and he bought it with the engine out. I brought it to a reputable diesel machanic. He spent 7 hours on it and got me list of parts that need to be replaced. However, before I have bought the first part for the engine I am already being billed $645.00 The list of items that need to be replaced are:
THERMOSTAT
STARTER
IMPELLER
ALTENATOR
ALT. BELT
FUEL FILTER
OIL FILTER
OIL DIP STICK TUBE
OIL TUBE GASKET
WATER PUMP (Oberdorfer)
WATER PUMP KIT
MOTOR MOUNTS
I know that most of these parts can be expensive. Especially OEM parts. However, I have read on one of the forums that the 5411 was built by Kubota. Does anyone have a spreadsheet with the Kubota and Universal part numbers? Is it even worth my trying to get it rebuilt or should I just sell and save for a newer engine?
THERMOSTAT
STARTER
IMPELLER
ALTENATOR
ALT. BELT
FUEL FILTER
OIL FILTER
OIL DIP STICK TUBE
OIL TUBE GASKET
WATER PUMP (Oberdorfer)
WATER PUMP KIT
MOTOR MOUNTS
I know that most of these parts can be expensive. Especially OEM parts. However, I have read on one of the forums that the 5411 was built by Kubota. Does anyone have a spreadsheet with the Kubota and Universal part numbers? Is it even worth my trying to get it rebuilt or should I just sell and save for a newer engine?