Update repair complete Who knows Stihl messed up and cooked my 044

[Westside88]

as a professional user of chainsaws rebuilt saws would not last long, but if you only use it few times a year it should be ok. the 044 was one of the best saws ever made.

I appreciate your insight. I really only use a saw like this a few times a year. I’ve had it since the 90’s and it sickens me that  I did this. I probably don’t need a 044, but I still
Want one

[Happy Gilmore]

Probably not worth it. Whatever you think it s
Is.

[puyallupaul]

For your question J&I in Yelm. Not too far. Family owned dealer. Tree service I have used,uses them.

[Westside88]

Well it was debatable whether I’d be able to save it and if it was repairable what the price point was that made it worth it. I ended up dropping it off last night at Madsen’s saw shop in Centralia last night based on a recommendation from a family member. By 8 am this morning I received a call quoting $350 total to repair and by 10am the job was completed. They replaced the piston assembly, cylinder gasket, needle cage, fuel filter, spark plug,air filter and fuel hose. They were able to hone the cylinder (probably lucky it was idling at low rpm when it died)

I’m pretty happy to be able to save it for $350, I see used ones for sale in the $700-800 range and a comparable new saw is way more than that. I will be replacing my fuel jug with a much more distinctive/identifiable one so I don’t ever make that bonehead move again

[hunter399]

Well it was debatable whether I’d be able to save it and if it was repairable what the price point was that made it worth it. I ended up dropping it off last night at Madsen’s saw shop in Centralia last night based on a recommendation from a family member. By 8 am this morning I received a call quoting $350 total to repair and by 10am the job was completed. They replaced the piston assembly, cylinder gasket, needle cage, fuel filter, spark plug,air filter and fuel hose. They were able to hone the cylinder (probably lucky it was idling at low rpm when it died)

I’m pretty happy to be able to save it for $350, I see used ones for sale in the $700-800 range and a comparable new saw is way more than that. I will be replacing my fuel jug with a much more distinctive/identifiable one so I don’t ever make that bonehead move again

I think it will last long time.
I have a lot of faith in that saw,it's a keeper.👍🤙

[Kingofthemountain83]

That's great news!

[royalbull]

Madsens in Centralia. Ask for Mike. If he still works there,he has been there a long time and is very knowledgeable .

Had an 046 rebuilt there a couple years ago and it was $370.

Unfortunately Mike isnt there now.

I would still go to Madsens

[Westside88]

Madsens in Centralia. Ask for Mike. If he still works there,he has been there a long time and is very knowledgeable .

Had an 046 rebuilt there a couple years ago and it was $370.

Unfortunately Mike isnt there now.

I would still go to Madsens

I did end up going to Madsens. Very happy with their service $350 for a new piston etc.