Vortech MP40w wetside rattling....

[jcom]

One of my two Vortech MP40w's wetsides is making a rattling noise no matter how I adjust, turn, calibrate, etc....but only at certain speeds. As it's reving up or down and hits that certain, mid-range speed, it starts rattling, then stops again when it's either going high speed or low. However, it is still functioning perfectly and has been this way for about a month. The other unit is dead silent.

Anyone had a similar problem and, if so, have you been able to figure out a fix or am I hearing bad bearings or ceramic ring and a breakdown is inevitable? Just wondering if there's hope for it or if I should order a backup wetside now so I have it when it finally goes.....

 

[Pudelt32]

I just had this happen to me last week. At high and low speeds it would purr like a kitten but at mid-level speeds it would rattle like no other. The result of my problem was the purchase of a new wetside. EcoTech has an online store but I figured by the time I got the right part replaced I would have spent enough for a new wetside. JMO.

 

[FiReBReTHa]

contact them, you might have a bad wedside bearing.

 

[jcom]

contact them, you might have a bad wedside bearing.

Will do, just sent message through their website. Guess we'll see...

 

[FiReBReTHa]

they had me squared away in a couple of days, I was Very happy with their service.

 

[jcom]

Cool, did they replace or fix your unit? What was wrong with it? Same problem?

 

[HighlandReef]

how has everyones vortech's been holding up? i have seen some posts lately with issues with the wetsides and was wondering if its really an issue or not?

 

[jcom]

Update: Ecotech is sending me a new wetside...no questions asked. Awesome customer support!

 

[nater]

good to hear on the service. my newest vortech i bought had a slight vibration issue , but it cleared up after a week or so. i also don't run them very heavy. try to keep em on the low side of the operation.

 

[Erick@]

Is it still under warranty?

Give them a call.

I just got 1 in, waiting on the other! :(