AlbionWood
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Stihl 025 about 15 yrs old, lately won't idle and races when revved... took it to the shop and the verdict is a leaking head gasket. Which apparently requires a complete tear-down of the entire saw to fix. About 2 hrs labor plus materials - probably about $150 total. Is it worth it?
I'd DIY but (a) Stihl doesn't make service manuals available, and (b) this saw is a PITA to work on. Might be outside my limited skill set.
Problem is, I occasionally need a saw in this size, so I'd have to get a new one... not gonna get that for $150. But a new one might start, and idle, and not give me half the trouble this little bugger has over the years.
I'd DIY but (a) Stihl doesn't make service manuals available, and (b) this saw is a PITA to work on. Might be outside my limited skill set.
Problem is, I occasionally need a saw in this size, so I'd have to get a new one... not gonna get that for $150. But a new one might start, and idle, and not give me half the trouble this little bugger has over the years.