I'm certainly not defending anyone but LyCon was the final builder for your engine. And I don't always take everyone's word as to why something failed, especially if that someone would have to pay quite a bit if they said they might have been at fault. This goes for LyCon and ECI. I just find it odd that LyCon didn't fit and install their own pistons into cylinders they are installing on an engine. In the group of guys I fly with none has ever had a problem with a forged piston in a new cylinder, ECI, Lycoming or Superior. Most all of the planes have 10:1's.
I guess at this point there's not much you can do but fix the engine and pay the bill, looks like no one's going to step up to the plate. I just don't know if I would take LyCon's word as gospel, or anyone's for that matter.
Yes, Performance Engines did have a long running problem but it was long delays and finances. I'm sure this was mostly from using lots of time building the Reno engines and putting the regular customers on the waiting list. Made for plenty of unhappy people. But he does do xlnt work, consistently.
I think everyone's experiences with shops and suppliers should be posted for people to be aware of, and we all need to be smart buyers and question anything we aren't completely sure of. Good luck with your engine.
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