Car Parts Getting WORSE! Unboxing Junk!

The A/C compressor clutch melted and fell apart on this Toyota Van. The repair takes 3.4 hours to complete, after installing a replacement compressor the system did not work. Using a scan tool to manually actuate the clutch, the produced pressures were erratic and incorrect. Junk parts strike again! The whole job has to be done again, time for a new Denso unit!

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Thanks to Jesse for making the intro and graphic for us to enjoy!!

[surferdude]

My uncle once brought his car to my brother, a master mechanic, with air conditioning issues. After looking at it, my brother told him the job would be a complete system replacement because the compressor had shed many metal fragments from the inside when it gave up. My uncle was unhappy with the estimate and took his car to another shop for a second opinion. The other shop said compressor replacement and recharge system only. Of course, that price was much more appealing, so he had the other shop do the job.
Not even a week later, the brand-new compressor seized up and quit too, because it was full of the metal shavings from the previous compressor. Oopsy! And for some reason, my uncle was angry with my brother.
Moral of the story? When a family member and a master mechanic tells you what the job is, believe them.

[waynehawkins]

My days as a Pepsi service tech working on fountain units I learned the hard way using pocket screwdriver taking the small o rings off. Bought a dental pick to use on the orings. Saved my finger tips.

[peterp]

Just watching you find all the connections and parts that have to be removed before you can access the actual defective part convinces me why these repairs are so expensive.

[richardschmidt]

Dealership don't troubleshoot what parts is actually needs to be replaced, they just replace everything. That is why I don't like to take my vehicle to the dealership. The free changes are only to get you in for be able to up sell you for additional service.

I just bought a new Toyota Corolla and I will not be taking it for the free oil changes, because I am not going to do the 10, 000 mile intervals for the oil changes. So I have to special order the 0w-8 oil for it, so I can have it changed at 5, 000 miles.

[josephshultz]

It is amazing that any repairs can be accomplished when you can't see what you are working on and have to contort yourself to reach endless fasteners, sensors, etc. Not only does this work require experience, skill, and integrity, patience is a clear asset as well. Nicely done.

[jdesaavedra]

Ray, you caused me to buy that stubby impact gun last week. thanks, buddy, you saved this arthritic old man a lot of pain.

[russell]

As a old guy watching power tools make a repair a lot easier, in my days it was wrenching and when ratchets and sockets appeared it was a big good thing, battery operated tools zip off parts so easy, anyway great watching you Ray ; you do make things look easy, knowledge and liking what you do is key .😊

[iFTYHFaviation_addict]

Excuse you Ray?? You're the one inside the TV sir!! Lmaoooo

Jokes aside, I enjoy your channel bud. Keep up the good work and being an honest person.

[AlmostOutside]

I recently helped my son replace the engine in 1980 Chevy Pu, the new water pump, thermostat, and fuel pump, all failed within the 1st 500 miles. He learned a valuable lesson about dollar store auto parts/zone

[EileenHeitman]

Hi Rainman, yea, 2 months ago I put a $120 fuel pump in a daughter’s 2001 Tahoe. She called the next day. No joy. I went to her site, banged on the tank and vroooom. I removed the $120 pump and installed a $300 pump. No problems since. Secondly, 3 weeks ago I replaced coils and an ignition control module in another daughter’s car, Saturn Ion. Brand name parts. It ran worse than prior to the new parts. After research I went to a junk yard and found an oem icm. On the back side it said Made In USA. Yup, that worked. This is nuts. Dave in Omaha

[isaeagle]

Just went through this on my daughter's car. 2 "rebuilt" NAPA compressors after the stock unit locked up and broke the belt. Finally spent the money on a brand new unit. Evaced everything and replaced valves just to be on the safe side.

[terryriley]

really sucks Ray. I'm a long way from a mechanic, but I've had more than my share of defective "new" parts. Fuel pumps, altenators and even bent struts out of the box. Of course I didn't realize they were bent until after I installed 'em.

[chuckmontgomery]

Mechanic and retirement job at NAPA. We moved alot of parts (300k a month) mostly wholesale. Not a big rebuilt person. For ac compressors, alternators, and starters, I only buy new. Some shops return parts as new but try to bs us with used parts in the box hoping we won't check . We check everything returned now.

[craigcraigster]

When it comes to AC compressors for Toyota/Lexus vehicles, I never stray from my time-tested 3-letter mantra: "OEM".

[Jtanker]

Ray. Thanks for not only being an honest mechanic (most probably are when allowed) but also teaching us how to properly do things. You sir, are awesome. Semper Fi.

[terryjacobs]

Nice to hear and see a non electron ratchet being used to together with with the rymthnic thump of knuckles on hard surface in restricted spaces.... memories 😂

[--G]

Retired mechanic here from 🇭🇲 love watching your segments, cars are way different as are your workings tool and well everything, I find it really interesting.

[YouNameItGaming]

I forgot about the title, and once you plugged the new compressor up and located the thermo fans I'm thinking "wouldn't it make sense to charge it and verify that compressor is working correctly before you button everything up?" And then after you button everything up, charge it, and jump back in the cab it's "uh-oh"

Remember Ray, "just because it's new, doesn't mean it's good"
I learned that little gem from you 😂

[garydarby]

I am always amazed at your knowledge of what needs to be done to reach the problem that you also have the knowledge to repair.

[ericwinton]

Again you have proven that even Master Technicians can be defeated by either faulty parts or gremlins in the system. It is no reflection of you diagnostic or skill set...sometimes poop happens that is out of our control. I am sure it is very humbling for you to post these types of videos, but that is what makes you a step above the rest. You could have just uploaded a perfect repair and none of us viewers would have noticed. Instead you uploaded a repair video gone wrong. That is what makes me, for one, and I feel you viewers, respect you and your honesty. Keep on rocking Ray!!! All of us have one of those days!!!