On 22-Jun-2004, Jerry Napoliano wrote:

I'd like to hear from owners that have experience with this.


For what it's worth, we are about to replace the IO-360 engine in our Arrow
with a Lycoming factory rebuilt (i.e. true "zero time") engine. Cost of the
engine is $21,800 exchange. Our mechanic says that the cost of swapping the
engine will be about $2,000, including new hoses and other items typically
replaced at overhaul, plus overhaul of the engine mount. We just replaced
the vacuum pump and the exhaust system is in good shape, so we are saving a
bit there. Bottom line, total cost will be around $24,000. A field
overhaul (with new jugs) would have been a few thousand less, but a premium
overhaul from a top-flight shop like Mattituck would have cost nearly the
same. If we had to replace the exhaust and vacuum pump it would probably be
a couple thousand more.

The price for a Lyc factory rebuilt 0-320-D2J (from VanBortel) is listed as
$16,923 exchange. (http://www.factoryengines.com/)

The cost of removing and replacing the engine on a C-172 can't be much more
than on an Arrow, and accessories probably cost about the same. Therefore,
I suspect you could get the complete job done for around $19,000, assuming
your engine has salvageable crankshaft and crankcase. This is for a zero
time engine, rebuilt to new engine tolerances, with factory warranty.

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-Elliott Drucker