Yes, it's yet another case crack on IO-360. This one is on the left side out in front, in the area that narrows towards the propeller.
So, the question is, what are my options? My mechanic says he knows someone who owns a salvage yard and may be able to find a suitable half case. But what happens after that? I have to find someone who can disassemble the whole engine and then assemble it back, correct?
Also, what are chances that the something else crops up once we get the engine apart