Stihl dealer says"cost of repair exceeds value"MS250.I need ur opinion please.

[Al_Smith]

 I don't happen to have a parts list for a 250 or in fact most of the newer saws like the170-190 etc .However if the bearings are a generic metric size and design they can be cross referenced .

On the pro grade of saws Stihl not to mention many German companys like to use specially designed components which are only available through their company .No matter which component or which company or what product those parts will be costly .It's just the way they do things  and no amount  of complaining will ever change that .

14-15 bucks like I said would about be in the ball park for a standard  metric bearing which is not OEM .That said they are priced within reason to the market .

Now I'm only guessing but would speculate that if Stihl had a problem with that specific component they would have replaced it with a better quality item .I'm not privy to the service bullitons on that saw so I'm certain .

[tcrew]

I don't happen to have a parts list for a 250 or in fact most of the newer saws like the170-190 etc .However if the bearings are a generic metric size and design they can be cross referenced .

On the pro grade of saws Stihl not to mention many German companys like to use specially designed components which are only available through their company .No matter which component or which company or what product those parts will be costly .It's just the way they do things  and no amount  of complaining will ever change that .

14-15 bucks like I said would about be in the ball park for a standard  metric bearing which is not OEM .That said they are priced within reason to the market .

Now I'm only guessing but would speculate that if Stihl had a problem with that specific component they would have replaced it with a better quality item .I'm not privy to the service bullitons on that saw so I'm certain .

Al_, the bearings im referring to,are from the dealer. And Stihl did replace the problem bearings with a replacement bearing. And thats the $13.85 ones. So im not sure what or why they changed half way thru the run, but they did according to the stihl dealer.And he said the service bullitons  didnt say why,just their was a change due to a problem. All i know is i sure dont want this happening again, but from urs,and every one elses opinions, i dont see that happening. Or at least i hope not..   Thanks again for all ur help. 

and the bearing # is 9503 003 0340 that the dealer gave me.  Its the ones i will be buying and fixing the saw with.

[paladin]

 The bearings are pretty easy to put in those saws compared to the pro models. I would recomend the Dirko sealer I don't think it is the same as permatex red. You need something that will really stand up to gas or you will have bigger problems than bad bearings if that saw starts sucking air. I think Dirko is more like Threebond,Yamabond or Hondabond motorcycle sealers. Dirko will only cost about $5-$10 more than permatex and is worth it.  Just what I have learned.

[treejoe]

IT'S SIMPLE, GO TO EBAY OR CREGIS LIST TO GET YOUR BEARING(S). THEY ARE GOING TO BE A LOT CHEAPER THAN ANY OTHER PLACE. PUT THEM ON AND BINGO. A LOT OF TIMES YOU CAN BUY A WHOLE SAW THATS BEING SOLD FOR PARTS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING.
AS FAR AS YOUR DEALER, I WOULD GET ON THE INTERNET, GO TO THE STIHL WEBSITE AND LOOK UP LOCAL DEALERS. THERE ARE 3 CLOSE TO ME BUT I CHOSE TO DRIVE AN EXTRA 12 MILES TO THE ONE I USE BECAUSE HE IS GOOD AND TREATS ME FAIR. SOMETIMES ONE HAS TO GO THE EXTRA DISTANCE FOR SERVICE, AFTER ALL, WHY PAY SOMEONE IF THEY'RE NOT DOING THEIR JOB.