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10/05/2017, 12:23 PM | #1 |
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So I have three EcoTech vortech pumps. my MP10 pump started making some crazy noise all of a sudden. I disassemble the pump and find out the white tubing around the metal shaft has chipped. I called EcoTech up and spoke to the parts department and they tell me I can not buy that part. I have to only buy the entire wet-side for the pump. The tubing part probably cost them less than $.02 to buy. I even told the guy I would give him $15 for the piece I just don't want to spend $60+ dollars before shipping and tax for the entire wet-side. Chris in the parts department told me there is nothing he can do. I asked to speak with a manager and of course he tells me there is know one available to speak to.
I am ****ed, for an AMERICAN company who prides itself on customer service I feel very swindled. I have spent $1k in pumps and I need a $.02 piece and you try to rip me off. Am I in the wrong here for being upset, has anyone else run into issues with them?
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How old is the pump?
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The while around the metal shaft is a ceramic and permanently attached. However I feel like they could sell the wet side in several pieces.
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10/05/2017, 12:55 PM | #4 |
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"The while around the metal shaft is a ceramic and permanently attached. However I feel like they could sell the wet side in several pieces"
No, it comes right off the shaft its a protective barrier piece I believe, it comes off all my pumps its not glued or screwed on. "How old is the pump?" pump is 18 months old I believe.
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I had the same problem with an MP 60 - it's a ceramic bushing at the base of the spindle.
New wetside was the solution for me as well. The thing is - it's usually some sort of drop or fall that causes the bushing to chip. Of the new parts or ones I haven't ever dropped, this has not been an issue for me.
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There's nothing about anything you wrote that is wrong except for your own expectations. They offered you the solution, it isn't their problem if you don't want to pay for it. You don't buy a Mercedes if you can't afford the bumper.
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10/05/2017, 01:31 PM | #7 |
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[I]"There's nothing about anything you wrote that is wrong except for your own expectations. They offered you the solution, it isn't their problem if you don't want to pay for it.You don't buy a Mercedes if you can't afford the bumper[/I]."
I'm okay with buying the bumper for sure, but Mercedes did not tell me if the bumper breaks I need to buy a new windshield and tires and door panels. that essentially their solution. If one small part breaks you have to buy 1/3 of the product no matter what piece breaks. cant change your oil you just need to buy the whole engine instead.
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"I had the same problem with an MP 60 - it's a ceramic bushing at the base of the spindle.
New wetside was the solution for me as well. The thing is - it's usually some sort of drop or fall that causes the bushing to chip. Of the new parts or ones I haven't ever dropped, this has not been an issue for me". I have not dropped the pump yet, but I am glad I am not the only one who has broken the tubing and had the same response from EcoTech.
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10/05/2017, 01:44 PM | #10 |
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"Well, it happens all the time. Phone Mercedes and try to buy just a piece of the alternator or fuel pump, or just the speedo needle. You will be told you need to buy the whole alternator/pump/cluster".
Or I could call a second hand parts shop and get the part for Mercedes. Unfortunately for Ecotech that option is not possible. And honestly I am not buying anything from Mercedes as well just EcoTech.
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You're not going to get just an alternator regulator from Advance. I don't necessarily disagree with you, it would be nice to be able to get every part, but typically not the way it works. |
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Can you post a picture of the part you are referring to. My MP10 wetsides have no white protective piece or bushing that comes off. The central spindle is white, but it's not removable (or not easily removable). Maybe its older than you think .......
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Yeah definitely when I get home tonight I will post a pic
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I also wish they'd sell replacement parts for the wet side. I had to buy a $160 mp60 replacement because a snail got into the propeller and bent some of the plastic. It just seems wasteful.
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They used to sell a maintenance kit for the older 40 wetside. My guess is that the new ones aren't as easily disassembled and it's not deemed to be cost justified.
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Mine broke yesterday too. I seem to need a new one every two years with the MP10, the white ceramic part breaks often. This will be the third replacement.
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Yeah its a total waste for one piece I agree with you
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Now pumps are cheaper and controllable from multiple other companies, you think they would step up their game to compete better for business.
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Unless by compare you mean a controllable pump. Vortech's are more than that IMO. My two sit on the back of my tank and totally blend in. No cords, no distractions.
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My mp10's are an all white shaft(ceramic coating on a metal shaft) nothing comes off(I have 3 of them). I have had a shaft chip the ceramic coating and had it replaced. The part you are referring to is just a coating on the metal shaft and one solid piece with the bottom plastic.
Hence why you have to buy the entire wet side. I would agree with you though that they should at the very least just sell the bare bottom and shaft for much less then the entire wet side.
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they used to sell the back part that had the shaft attached. I bought one several years ago...it was less than $20
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That's the 40, right? The 10 is a more integrated unit and has not had a bushing like that in a very long time (maybe never).
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I've used most of the powerheads available, and vortech are hands down my favorites.
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