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My kx155 display had an issue where the display would flicker out when I pressed the transmit button. After that the display was intermittent and now it's dead. The radio works but there are no numbers displayed. Does this mean the display needs to be replaced or is there another issue that...

Out of curiosity, why are you hesitant about Windows 10? It's the best update since Windows 7. As of 2020, Windows 7 will stop getting security updates so it will become increasingly unsafe to use.

No worries, that's what I suspected you meant. Thanks again for the guidance.

Sorry, I'm still not sure what to do with the heat gun...

I really appreciate the diagnostic advice. No signs of a cracked cylinder that the mechanics could find. Fins look good. Can you be more specific about what to do with the heat gun? Also, what am I looking/listening for when I disconnect the potentially bad cylinder? Wouldn't the disconnected...

Thanks for asking. The sound doesn't seem to be something banging against the firewall. If I had to locate, I'd say the area of the #2 Cylinder. It is audible outside the cockpit but I've only heard it from inside the cockpit so it's hard to pinpoint a location. The muffler is quite solidly...

Does anyone know how to properly test an ignition harness? Is it done with an ohm meter? Any advice would be appreciated. This is a slick 4 cylinder for a Lycoming O-320. Thanks

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Thank you so much for your thorough and informative response!

Do any of our Canadian (or other) members know the requirements for a US Certificated pilot to rent an aircraft in Canada? Just an aircraft checkout or is there more to it? Visiting London, Ontario for a couple of weeks and would enjoy taking some in-laws up there...and no not just to throw...

An overhaul isn't my first (or even second) choice but a consideration is that the engine is already at 2400 SMOH and an overhaul would add some value I think. That said, I'd really love to diagnose the issue.

Believe me, I've been trying to get "a real engine guy" to look at it. The one I know says he's too busy, and this is the guy who "fixed" the problem by replacing the intake gasket. Others won't travel to the airport where the plane is based and I'm not real excited about flying it to another...

Well...the sound of the engine is still off. So much for optimism. I will say that the RPMs are now consistent and not fluctuating due to the intake leak. The vibration is also better. The sound is almost backfire like. Is it time to just overhaul the engine? Seems like a shame with great...

The intake pipes were rusty and the gaskets were not in good shape. I suspected that the bad gaskets were the cause of rpm fluctuations. So, I cleaned up the rust, primed and painted the intake pipes. Jim got it right again as I did buy No-Blo gaskets. I also took Tom's advice and inspected the...

I spoke too soon. I wrote my post about the intake gasket after I got the call from the mechanic letting me know he "fixed" the issue. Well, I can say he did do some work that needed to be done on that intake gasket, but I don't know what he did after that. Apparently it wasn't test running the...

Reduced further...$1499 and got it checked out good by an avionics repair station so a green good tag is included!

Well, the culprit has been identified...It turns out it was an intake leak! When the wrench took off one of the intake pipes, the gasket just fell apart. After replacing it, the A&P indicates the engine ran great. I plan to have them all replaced. Relieved and very thankful for everyone's input!