You would accept a new plate welded in your blower? Have you read anything thats been posted?
Thats exacty why, imo, he wont make any statements. He wants 1 on 1 with guys like you who will take whatever he's giving.
That is the definition of "Damage control". Down play the problem and keep as much as you can out of public dialogue. Its day one stuff guys.
Not like me i dont own a ported blower, it was just a suggestion no need for a lynching....:beer:
But what is an acceptible resolution for you? Just curious not bieng a dick.