Only the people with issues are posting here. How interesting. The thread is being viewed by everyone on the planet. I wonder why no one from Wren has chimed in here. As for the strength of the blade. How is it that this motor has a propensity for blowing comp wheels like no other and we are going down the stronger blade route. Someone who owns one of these things ought to lengthen the intake using a makeshift shroud and see if it clears up the problem. I don’t own a 160 and was thinking of it but not now. There are many motors out there that I can trust and I don’t have to worry about ludicrous things like blades coming off. Jojet, if your observation is correct that the blades shed at 112k then this thing is a junk pile and Wren’s handling of the meltdown is no better than jetjoe. The motor should have been recalled at no one's expense but their own.
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Originally Posted by
Jim Cattanach
Just to clarify one thing. My Wren 160 had no problems with the compressor. In my case the turbine wheel shed a blade & destroyed the engine.
After some debate, Wren supplied me with a new turbine. They were eventually professional in this case.
I have had problems with them in the past with another 160 I had, & was not satisfied with their service & charges on more than one occasion.
I no longer have any Wren turbines & now use other makes.
Last edited by jgracco; 02-26-2014 at 03:50 AM.