LA Porsche Dismantler bad part

[violaGT3]

Hi all.

well here's a follow up to my buying of a used A/C compressor from LA Porsche dismantler. They said the unit had 18kmls on it and it was good to go. Well I had the dealer install it 3 months ago. When I went to pick up the car the dealer told me that the system held about 50lbs under what it should, and at that time I explained to them that it had 18kmls on it. Well they gave me an odd look. The dealer said it was definately older than 18kmls. So now here it is right in the middle of summer and my A/C is failing! At it's coldest it hits about 70 degrees. So I would recommend as was recommended to me to avoid LA Porsche dismantler. My lack of faith and brownie points with the Mrs, is now going to cost me twice the original cost of replacing that compressor with a new one. :rolleyes:

[evansaero]

Sorry to hear you got screwed..

Those guys SUCK big time. There are a lot of reports like yours on rennlist about those jerks.

I would NEVER buy anything from LA Porsche dismantler. Let others be Warned

[D_Man]

Hi all.

well here's a follow up to my buying of a used A/C compressor from LA Porsche dismantler. They said the unit had 18kmls on it and it was good to go. Well I had the dealer install it 3 months ago. When I went to pick up the car the dealer told me that the system held about 50lbs under what it should, and at that time I explained to them that it had 18kmls on it. Well they gave me an odd look. The dealer said it was definately older than 18kmls. So now here it is right in the middle of summer and my A/C is failing! At it's coldest it hits about 70 degrees. So I would recommend as was recommended to me to avoid LA Porsche dismantler. My lack of faith and brownie points with the Mrs, is now going to cost me twice the original cost of replacing that compressor with a new one. :rolleyes:

Sorry you had to learn the hard way, if you complain to them they will most likely send you another old part. Be advised that a junk dealer has no way of testing something before you get it. That A/C compressor could have come for a drown porsche in Louisiana. I'm very surprised that the dealer would use a used part like that. There is an alternative buy a service manual, tools and do your own work. In the process you will learn a great deal about the design of these fine automobiles.

PS I just got my AC clutch replaced by the dealer it was a grand for that. Porsches are not cheap thats for sure. :oops:

D

[tholyoak]

I have always had great experiences with Oklahoma Foreign. It is nice that they are only a days shipping away as well. You might want to give them a call next time around.

Todd

[violaGT3]

Hi all.

well here's a follow up to my buying of a used A/C compressor from LA Porsche dismantler. They said the unit had 18kmls on it and it was good to go. Well I had the dealer install it 3 months ago. When I went to pick up the car the dealer told me that the system held about 50lbs under what it should, and at that time I explained to them that it had 18kmls on it. Well they gave me an odd look. The dealer said it was definately older than 18kmls. So now here it is right in the middle of summer and my A/C is failing! At it's coldest it hits about 70 degrees. So I would recommend as was recommended to me to avoid LA Porsche dismantler. My lack of faith and brownie points with the Mrs, is now going to cost me twice the original cost of replacing that compressor with a new one. :rolleyes:

Sorry you had to learn the hard way, if you complain to them they will most likely send you another old part. Be advised that a junk dealer has no way of testing something before you get it. That A/C compressor could have come for a drown porsche in Louisiana. I'm very surprised that the dealer would use a used part like that. There is an alternative buy a service manual, tools and do your own work. In the process you will learn a great deal about the design of these fine automobiles.

PS I just got my AC clutch replaced by the dealer it was a grand for that. Porsches are not cheap thats for sure. :oops:

D

I had truely thought about doing it myself but it was a time concern. I have a Porsche CD set with all the breakdowns on them, but I was concerned with ensuring all was clean with the lines and it was charged properly. As for the rest of the issues I attempt to tackle it myself and you guys have made that ever so easier. Many thanks :renntech:

[violaGT3]

I have always had great experiences with Oklahoma Foreign. It is nice that they are only a days shipping away as well. You might want to give them a call next time around.

Todd

I have them also I picked up a OEM lower engine splash guard and pla on picking up some other bits too. I am going to just get a new compressor this time around and avoid the headaches. Thanks