Bosch 1617EVS rusting badly-help

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Alan,

I'm not sure exactly what the coat was, but I believe that it may have plated on. I do remember that it was tough. I also know that after they added it the number of complaints about this issue dropped.

Eric

Eric, Thanks for the info. Now back to sanding. Alan in Md.

[JayStPeter]

David,

Let me know if it works out. Mine is close to a couple years old as well.

[Steven Mendes]

I have just aquired a 1617EVS used for $25.00 in good condition. Only thing is it is missing collets, wrenches and adapter. If anyone has an old broken down 1617 collecting saw dust under the work bench I would be happy to take it off your hands. Please email me at
steven_mendes@hotmail.com
Thanks,
Steve

[David LaRue]

David,

Let me know if it works out. Mine is close to a couple years old as well.

Great news. I just picked up my 1617 from the local Bosch repair center, and the router looks almost brand new. They covered the repair no questions asked for no charge (freebie). Thanks all for the heads up on the repair, and thanks Bosch for taking care of it.


Happy Camper LaRue

[Bruce Page]

Great news. I just picked up my 1617 from the local Bosch repair center, and the router looks almost brand new. They covered the repair no questions asked for no charge (freebie). Thanks all for the heads up on the repair, and thanks Bosch for taking care of it.


Happy Camper LaRue

David, what exactly did the repair shop do to fix it? Did they replace the housing or just polish it up? If they just cleaned it up, it seems to me that your corrosion problem will return.

[David LaRue]

David, what exactly did the repair shop do to fix it? Did they replace the housing or just polish it up? If they just cleaned it up, it seems to me that your corrosion problem will return.

I assume that they replaced the housing. Since there are witness marks on the screws, and no scratches on the housing (which I had from moving it up and down in the bases).

I had previously tried polishing it and spraying it with lacquer, but the corrosion did return. Hopefully, the corrosion will not return again.

Dave

[Alan Tolchinsky]

and Ellis at Wood Central. Bosch came through and replaced the motor housing on my router. Thanks to all here for your help and I'll post how this motor case does as time goes by. Thank you Bosch and Chris Carlson for your help. Alan in Md.