2005 TC30 cracked block

[Robert_in_NY]

I am not an engineer or anything close but the way that crack is it almost looks like a stress crack from possibly bouncing the front end. Did you happen to drop the left front wheel into a hole with a lot of weight up front (do you have a loader?)? Maybe some of the smart people on here will have a better idea but this crack to me looks like a strong force caused it more so then it being a poor casting.

How did they come up with a $14k bill to repair this? On my 7710 the engine was replaced with a short block, turbo replaced, oil pump replaced and pto work done and that bill was $13k with over 60 hours of labor on a tractor much larger then yours. $14k seems like either a mis-communication or someone is trying to buy his daughter a show pony for Christmas.

 

[Soundguy]

Same question as rob.. this thing go a loader.

I believe there was a guy on here a while back with a loader that somebolts came loose and cracked the block.. one of them, if i rememebr right, was very similar to that crack.

14k? wow.. uh.. tractor ain't even worth that much is it? I thought tc 30's were a tad cheaper... guess this is hst as well then? and the repair option is a new tractor?

Soundguy

 

[390GT]

A fellow electrician at work just replaced the block on a 1520? ( I can't remember model). He did not check his oil . Dealer did work including transport to and from. $4000. He was not happy. $14000 has to be a typo. Greg

 

[AndyMA]

At that price I'm sure you can either come up with a new or used TC30. Keep the broken one for parts.

Andy

 

[ricpot]

Estimate was $6000.00 for engine (short block not available) $4500.00 for core charge (core is no good) $400.00 for frame, bolts and fluids, $1800.00 for Labor. Add shipping and tax and there you are. Yes there was a loader and backhoe on it at the time. Right now it's a $14,000.00 boat anchor.

 

[dqdave1]

I believe CNH should help out with this repair; If bolts are coming loose and stressing the block; they should recall all units and make sure bolts are locktighted. For that kind of money, a good lawyer can help you in a suit against them.

 

[Soundguy]

I think it's be cheaper to find a new tc30 to swap in.. or one with a blown rear end..

heck.. maybee a engine or at least good core from a salvager like wengers.

man 6K$ plus 4500$ for an engine? Shazam... hope my 5000 or 7610s never go out and I'm near that dealer.. I'd probably be able to buy a ts-110 cheaper!!!

soundguy

 

[DUMBDOG]

There was a post in January of this year regarding a NH1630 with the same problem, the good thing was that just the block was available and according to the Messick site the price is about $1300.00 for that. They do not show just the block for the TC30, however the price for the engine is less than you were quoted, about $9700.00. Still to much to put into the tractor. There is another site for compact tractor reviews and there were two with the same problem on this model of tractor. If this problem is that common, there should be just the block available.

 

[RickB]

Estimate was $6000.00 for engine (short block not available) $4500.00 for core charge (core is no good) $400.00 for frame, bolts and fluids, $1800.00 for Labor. Add shipping and tax and there you are. Yes there was a loader and backhoe on it at the time. Right now it's a $14,000.00 boat anchor.

Something stinks here. This is going to be an expensive deal however it goes, but the pricing you have been given is suspicious, especiallly the "core" charge. NH does not have a reman engine program on that unit so why are they holding you up for an additional $4500? It would be well worth your time to get a quote from another dealer. The labor charge seems exhorbitant as well.

 

[IH3444]

Did the engine seize up? Does it still run well, even though it leaks oil? I would remove engine, inspect, and weld up with Ni-rod if possible. That block is repairable. Dealer should help out, and not just hand you a bill for replacement.