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Old 01-09-2013, 08:52 AM
FLTENG FLTENG is offline
 
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Thanks for that Rocket.......I believe that to be my problem. Will advise when I hear from ECI

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Old 01-17-2013, 11:16 AM
FLTENG FLTENG is offline
 
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Just recieved word from ECI that they will honor the warranty in this matter. I would also like to say I found ECI very good to work with and appreciate their help in settling this matter in a quick and efficient manner.
Cheers, Hugh
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Old 02-27-2013, 08:18 AM
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Default Eci piston broke..

My piston broke I between the rings at 200hrs.. I felt with eci and the covered it.. Just letting y'all know they covered it.
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Old 02-27-2013, 09:57 AM
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My piston broke I between the rings at 200hrs.. I felt with eci and the covered it.. Just letting y'all know they covered it.
Roger all that. I was very happy with the way ECI handled my problem.
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Old 03-27-2015, 07:25 PM
scarter770 scarter770 is offline
 
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Default ECI plasma ring failure

I'm another owner that has been through the ECI ring failure process. After I discovered the problem they told me all of my nickel carbide Titan cylinders rings were in the group that failed. I took this opportunity to re cylinder with factory new EXP cylinders and 10/1 Pistons with new everything. The first problem came when I tried to install the plugs and they were too tight so I ran a thread chaser that fixed all but one hole and became stuck. While backing it out all threads were destroyed. ECI told me it was my fault. After a few conversations I thought we had agreed on replacing the errant cylinder with another and call it even. They charged my credit card without my authorization for a new cylinder. After clearing that up I continued to finish and ground run. After 3 5 minute ground runs it became obvious another cylinder had a leaking exhaust valve. After bore scoping and pressure testing the cylinder was pulled back off to find that the exhaust valve had excessive stem to guide clearance (.012) and was not seating on the seat. I have now returned the new cylinder for repair. Does this pattern sound familiar? Has quality control left the building at ECI? We'll see whether they make good on this issue. I'm tired of unplugging and plugging cylinders in.
I'm just saying...........what's next?
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