macdven
New Member
Hi Everyone and Merry Christmas.
I have a MS291. Sadly it was run hot by my brother in law and the cylinder/piston are cactus.
I’ve contacted Stihl and was told the throw it away and buy a new one as the repair cost is almost the same as a new unit.
After doing some research online, this seems to be true. With a saw only a few years old and, I am reluctant to turf it away. It’d be such a waste to throw away a nearly new saw; hence I’m posting here in search of some alternatives.
I looked for aftermarket parts on the likes of J&J, but no luck. Am I missing something?
Can I replace the engine with a MS391? They seem to be available.
Thoughts?
Mark (Australia).
I have a MS291. Sadly it was run hot by my brother in law and the cylinder/piston are cactus.
I’ve contacted Stihl and was told the throw it away and buy a new one as the repair cost is almost the same as a new unit.
After doing some research online, this seems to be true. With a saw only a few years old and, I am reluctant to turf it away. It’d be such a waste to throw away a nearly new saw; hence I’m posting here in search of some alternatives.
I looked for aftermarket parts on the likes of J&J, but no luck. Am I missing something?
Can I replace the engine with a MS391? They seem to be available.
Thoughts?
Mark (Australia).