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Thread: GOP 10.8 VLI motor gear drive problem

on 10.02.2012 at 15:33

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I purchased a GOP 10.8 VLI about 18 months ago and have only used it for the odd small job. While recently useing it it stopped occilating. As it was out of warrantee I remover the front gearbox to find the little plastic coupling between the motor drive gear and the gearbox had sheared. I contacted Bosch Service Centre who advised me I needed to purchase a new motor.
I replied that there was nothing wrong with the motor and that the faulty part looked as if it were designed to shear if the tool was overloaded. I find it hard to believe that a new motor has to be purchased each time this part fails.
I am waiting to recieve a responce to my request.

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on 16.02.2012 at 10:58

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Hi Mike

I've spoken to the technical team and they have confirmed that this part is not manufactored as a separate component. As a result the repair involves a new motor. As this is their area I would have to go with their advice here. Sorry Mike it's not the answer you wanted to hear but that is what it is.

I know it is not relevent to you for this machine but I would always take advantage of the extended warranty offer for all professional tools.

http://www.bosch-professional.com/gb/en/se...y/warranty.html

I hope you get a positive response from the service team.

Kind regards

The Bob Team.

This post was edited by Bob Community Team on 16.02.2012 at 12:19 .
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