You would have to source NOS Kohler parts individually if you go that route. That’s what I did when rebuilding my K241 in 2021. I didn’t find the part prices to be altogether outrageous. $60 for a piston with rings, $28 for a connecting rod, about $20/ea for the valves, $38 for a couple of SKF bearings, $20 for a head gasket. I bought a used carburetor for $30 and an OEM rebuild kit for $13; much better than rolling the dice on an imported carb. I didn’t replace the coil, but I did use an aftermarket condenser from iSaveTractors. I also bought one of their gasket kits (but obviously used the OEM head gasket); the kit was $50 at the time.
So yes, I paid more than if I had bought a kit, but I didn’t think the prices for the real deal Kohler parts were so insane as to make it prohibitive. I am sure the kit would have been fine, too - but I felt warm and fuzzy buying Kohler (mostly) - which counts for something.
Now, what *was* crazy was the price to buy a NOS crankshaft - almost $300 clams. But no one repops those… hopefully yours isn’t totally worn out!
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