You already know my opinion of your dealer and their level of 'expertise'. Worthless when the rubber meets the road. They like your money but not your problems.
Clean up your bottom end if the big end is still ok and run the cylinder you already cleaned up with a Meteor piston for 40 bux and don't look back. If you're nervous about the cylinder, go with a complete Meteor top end for $144. You have very little to lose at this point. Meteor is known for very high quality parts that meet or exceed OEM specs in most cases. Much higher quality in most all cases than the Chinese alternatives and Caber rings come standard. Here is a link for your convenience:
Only 1 left there. https://www.wolfcreeksawshop.com/pr...it-for-stihl-ms661-ms661c-56mm-1144-020-1200/
I wouldn't put another Stihl top end on that saw just on general principles alone (and the sour taste) at this point. But that's just me. I've had Meteors on my 044, 066, and 288xp for almost 10 years and I run those saws like they are meant to be run. Not one issue with any of them. I run 40:1 high quality synthetic oil and E-free 91 octane. You should do the same. Do not skimp on the quality of your mix oil.
Good luck with it.
Clean up your bottom end if the big end is still ok and run the cylinder you already cleaned up with a Meteor piston for 40 bux and don't look back. If you're nervous about the cylinder, go with a complete Meteor top end for $144. You have very little to lose at this point. Meteor is known for very high quality parts that meet or exceed OEM specs in most cases. Much higher quality in most all cases than the Chinese alternatives and Caber rings come standard. Here is a link for your convenience:
Only 1 left there. https://www.wolfcreeksawshop.com/pr...it-for-stihl-ms661-ms661c-56mm-1144-020-1200/
I wouldn't put another Stihl top end on that saw just on general principles alone (and the sour taste) at this point. But that's just me. I've had Meteors on my 044, 066, and 288xp for almost 10 years and I run those saws like they are meant to be run. Not one issue with any of them. I run 40:1 high quality synthetic oil and E-free 91 octane. You should do the same. Do not skimp on the quality of your mix oil.
Good luck with it.