NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
02-06-2006, 06:39 PM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
Originally Posted by Joe
UPDATE:
fyi - All of my headers were sent to CMI. 3 were repaired and I was told by CMI that the 4th was unrepairable, and then basically, that I was "f'd" and was on my own to go buy another pair! Wow!!!
What sh!tty customer service from CMI and Merc, sh!tty "monopoly" by Mercruiser and yet GREAT, GREAT price and service from the person who did hook me up (who, by the way is not from CMI or Merc!!!!!). My decision is closing in on the next boat - and I guarantee you it will only have Zul's or Sterlings!
P.S. If anyone wants the "repaired" headers, PM me. Reimburse me for the repair job ($300) and my shipping costs (which CMI also didn't pay for), and I'll have CMI ship them directly to you. I'm leaving them there unless someone wants them! Seriously, I wouldn't have the heart to sell them to someone and later find out that another seam/weld let go and grenaded an engine.
fyi - All of my headers were sent to CMI. 3 were repaired and I was told by CMI that the 4th was unrepairable, and then basically, that I was "f'd" and was on my own to go buy another pair! Wow!!!
What sh!tty customer service from CMI and Merc, sh!tty "monopoly" by Mercruiser and yet GREAT, GREAT price and service from the person who did hook me up (who, by the way is not from CMI or Merc!!!!!). My decision is closing in on the next boat - and I guarantee you it will only have Zul's or Sterlings!
P.S. If anyone wants the "repaired" headers, PM me. Reimburse me for the repair job ($300) and my shipping costs (which CMI also didn't pay for), and I'll have CMI ship them directly to you. I'm leaving them there unless someone wants them! Seriously, I wouldn't have the heart to sell them to someone and later find out that another seam/weld let go and grenaded an engine.
02-06-2006, 08:34 PM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
Originally Posted by Joe
P.S. On a positive note, this is the second time I've dealt with Randy Leider at CMI. Both times he's been great. Thanks, Randy!!!! Sorry CMI and Merc. have you and all of your CMI colleagues' hands tied!
Come on Joe, don't tease me like that, sign me up if your offer is still good.
02-06-2006, 08:58 PM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
Originally Posted by BADKACHINA
Come on Joe, don't tease me like that, sign me up if your offer is still good.
02-07-2006, 08:15 PM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
OK, am I reading here that there is a problem with the CMI sweeper headers???? Seeing I just put a set of these on late last season, is there something I need to keep and eye out for? What weld seem cracks?
02-07-2006, 09:28 PM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
Originally Posted by rackster
Is this a common problem with this type of exhaust or is this boat an isolated incident?
02-08-2006, 09:35 AM
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Re: NEED 525efi HEADERS (2 PAIR)
Originally Posted by Chase910
OK, am I reading here that there is a problem with the CMI sweeper headers???? Seeing I just put a set of these on late last season, is there something I need to keep and eye out for? What weld seem cracks?
FYI - As stated in my prior posts, I will be hard-pressed to buy another boat w/ 525's or 600's, due to this problem. CMI seems to have their hands tied w/ Merc. on these. However, in my past experiences (especially w/ Randy @ CMI), they are more than happy to work w/ "us" on any faulty header product(s).
Sorry I can't share more.
Joe
