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Old 11-06-2010, 11:56 PM
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Default Anyone got a dead vortech MP40/MP20? Or Live MP20 for sale? - Found one!!!! :)

FML. Just tried to replace the bearings on mine and broke the magnet on the impeller shaft (man is it ever soft!). Just thought I'd see if anyone had a dead one for parts before I have to buy a new dry side (which won't be happening anytime soon).

Alternatively, I think I can get a MP20 as I have all the "upgrade" parts for it if anyone has a MP20 for sale.
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FML. Just tried to replace the bearings on mine and broke the magnet on the impeller shaft (man is it ever soft!). Just thought I'd see if anyone had a dead one for parts before I have to buy a new dry side (which won't be happening anytime soon).

Alternatively, I think I can get a MP20 as I have all the "upgrade" parts for it if anyone has a MP20 for sale.

I don't understand...you broke the magnet on the dry side? how did you manage that? the impeller is on the wet side. According to JL a new magnet for the wetside is $23
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Old 11-07-2010, 01:34 AM
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the dry side was very chattery and we determined that it was two bearings that had probably worn out (in hindsight it was only one and it was already off the main "impeller". So I took the dry side apart according to this thread. Technically it is the dry side impeller that drives the wet side impeller. Both have magnets on them but the dry side one isn't replaceable as it is proprietary and you have to buy a whole new dry side to get it.
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Your a braver person then me, I would of just sent it off to ecotech and let them fix it lol
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well in hindsight yes, that would have been a smarter idea
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What exact parts do you need? most Canadian dealrs can get the specific part.

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The one in the middle.



Its inside the dry side that you're not supposed to take apart unless you want to void your warranty (which I didn't have anyways). If you can get it for me without me having to buy a new dry side you will be my hero forever The original poster of the dry side "fix" said that ecotech doesn't sell them and I couldn't find them at the ecotech store.
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can you just Krazy glue or epoxy the magnet back together?
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can you just Krazy glue or epoxy the magnet back together?
ya tried that, it doesn't fit now, plus the magnet is so soft its broken into several pieces. basically is a friggin mess. I tried looking online for replacement magnet "sleeves" but to no avail.
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Bummer. I am sure 1 will show up or you could sell off what you have left. Replace it with a MP60
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