Bill:

Good points and ones that really help to make my decision.

I have a second run engine that has had problems it's whole life. When I
bought the plane I priced it expecting the engine to fall short of TBO.
This is not a surprise, but I hate being without the plane.

I decided on the Superior Millennium Engine program. It is about the same
price as a factory remanufactured engine, but the specs and warranty are
better then the factory. Wish me luck and I'll report on how well it comes
out.

I must admit I was leaning towards a new engine, but I made two calls to
providers of new factory engines and the only way to guaranty a speedy
delivery date was to pay a 10% up charge. The thought of paying $31K for
the engine and another $3,100 for a three to four week delivery was the
deciding negative factor.

Thanks to all for the help, suggestion and good thoughts.

Paul Mandel
N43BS


wrote in message
oups.com...
Opinion:

If you have a first run engine, you are a good candidate for a fancy
overhaul.
And you keep track of where all your low time parts are... they are in
YOUR engine.

If you have a rotten old engine, you are better off to go back to the
till for newer
parts. A factory reman. It usually is cheaper.

Horror stories abound on both sides of this one. YMMV. Bill Hale