Engine Mounts

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 00:04

I,m going to send a 7FC engine mount out for repair. The two companies I,m considering are Kosola or Wag-Aero. Has anyone used either of these companies for a mount repair? Are there any other people doing repairs?
Thanks Paul

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 02:01

Kosola. We've sent a couple mounts thier way and have been happy with the results.

I've always been liery of wag after they built an exhaust ('Y' pipe) and forgot to cut the hole before welding it together.

nkh

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:32

We sent the engine mount for one 7AC to Wag Aero and came back inspected, painted and yellow tagged (didn't require any repair). It seems the price was around $75.00. They also have a fixed price for repair and inspection (up to so many tube replacements). I can't lay my hands on my catalog so can't give you the posted price right now.

Can't speak for the welded "Y" pipe problem that Nathan had with them, but I've had good luck with their products.......so far.

Mike

zero.one.victor · Post by **zero.one.victor** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 13:23

Just checked my WagAero catalog, they list the standard "engine mount repair" price for a 7AC at $265, and for a 7ECA at $499.
They (actually Aero Fabricators) are a CRS.

Eric

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 14:31

Ours was probably less because it needed no repair

(this was a couple of years ago).

Mike

Post by **joea** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 16:13

Have used Kosola for years and was always very happy with their work.

joeA

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Mon Oct 24, 2005 18:29

Thanks for all the replys.
I just spoke with James at Kosola and it looks like they are going to get my business. Depending on the amount of work it will range from 150 up to 500 dollars. They will evaluate the mount and have a firm repair quote prior to repair. If it was not economical to repair they would return it, for a small fee(or no charge,depending on time involved to inspect.) This mount requires at least 3 tubes to be replaced. Depending on the cost it might be changed.
I also called AWI and they do not repair the small non-complex mounts. They told me that for their repair costs it was cheaper to replace.
Wag Aero shows about 250 to repair and 500 to replace. Personally I would rather not use Wag Aero. I have never been satisfied with them.
Thanks again Paul

Post by **joea** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 22:50

My rubber mounts are good right now but after hearing about your situation makes me want to buy a set now and let them age in the hangar to be ready when needed!

JoeA

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Oct 25, 2005 23:29

Joe, NO drinking and typing!

I think you overshot the target.

nkh

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Mon Oct 31, 2005 18:33

Jet pilots - Hah !

Post by **joea** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 01:16

Nate,

Totally agree and probably am guilty as charged, course I am in Switzerland right now and these people drink like there is no tomorrow!

Mike,

The pot calling the kettle black I see! Heading to Jeddah tonight where I cannot drink for 4 days... oh well. Then on to Bangkok for an overnight and on to Brunei and Hong Kong.

Hope you guys get your engine mounts and rubbers sorted out!

Joe A

Paul Agaliotis · Post by **Paul Agaliotis** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 18:40

I recieved my mount back from Kosola. It had the majority of the tubes replaced (all) and epoxy paint. The work is first rate and the final cost was $325 plus shipping. A great place to do business.
Paul