Just to give you a quick story,
14 months ago our engine packed up after clocking up 2800 hours.
It just so happens to be at the same time as an annual check.
Turns out that the engine crank case had a crack in it so that piece had to go. .to the USA for welding.
When we got it back, we received a bill for £18,400, £4,000 for the annual . .and £14,000 for the engine refurb.
The only thing missing was Dick Turpins mask.
Luckily we already had £14,000 in the engine fund so a wip round . .between 20 of us was no big deal.
So far the new engine has done about 600 hours and we've already. .saved £4000 towards the next one
Beware that the group may sound cheap but are they saving money to one side for. .expensive jobs????? <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">