On Thu, 30 Sep 2004 21:49:37 GMT, "C Kingsbury"
wrote:

do we just top the whole thing (it has about 1800 tach
time) or just replace the bad jug?


What kind of engine is it and are you making any metal? Do an oil
analysis or two to give yourself a little better idea of what's
happening inside the engine. If all seems good and its either an
O-470, or O-540, I'd top it. Other engine models I can't really
comment on from experience.

From a monetary point of view, if you've got 3 partners and are
running a 4 cylinder why not chip in 5K a peice if/when needed and get
a complete overhaul. I'm not a big fan of squirling money away every
flight hour toward O/H, but when you're as close as you are and know
something's coming, why not plan ahead and start to save.

HTH.
z