My -8 has a little over 2000 hrs on it and the engine was assembled and installed in 2000 by master engine builder Seth Hancock. I have had no issues, it?s running well and compressions are all high 70s. Nothing significant on oil analysis so I?m going to keep flying it for a while. Just replaced the crankshaft forward seal so it?s all good for now.
I know, why overhaul it if it?s running well but just starting to think about doing it soon. I live in the St. Louis area so anything close by is good. I did price an overhaul by Poplar engine shop in Illinois but the cost of overhaul is almost the price of a new engine from Vans (still qualifies since the airplane never had this option exercised).
Anyone recommend a REASONABLE shop to do the overhaul?
I know, why overhaul it if it?s running well but just starting to think about doing it soon. I live in the St. Louis area so anything close by is good. I did price an overhaul by Poplar engine shop in Illinois but the cost of overhaul is almost the price of a new engine from Vans (still qualifies since the airplane never had this option exercised).
Anyone recommend a REASONABLE shop to do the overhaul?