4x4van
Sep 08, 2015Explorer III
Seized Onan...rebuild or replace?
My old Onan 4KV (4.0 BGE series) generator seized up while running down the road (running A/C). Oil level was good, never had a problem running it while driving before, but... Won't even start to turn over; locked up tight. Pushing the start button (either remote or on-unit) gives a click only; battery is good.
Am I better to have it rebuilt, or replaced with a newer model? Or am I missing something simple? A first glance appears that it would cost around $3000-$3500 to replace (w/ a 4.0 Microlight CA). Ouch! Any more cost effective ideas?
Am I better to have it rebuilt, or replaced with a newer model? Or am I missing something simple? A first glance appears that it would cost around $3000-$3500 to replace (w/ a 4.0 Microlight CA). Ouch! Any more cost effective ideas?