angelfj1
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<span style="font-weight: bold">You can see the complete thread over in the Triumph section</span>
I must admit that I am very surprised. Either I have lost touch with reality since my recent retirement or you folks enjoy being ripped off!
As someone once said, YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF SHEEPLE!!! jester
OK, I now realize how one of these inferior drain taps can be repaired. And, I appreciate the expert input by Randall and others. However, why should we tolerate parts that require us to finish them in order for them to function???
As a society, we have been lulled into believing that this sort of nonsense is proper and acceptable. It's pervasive and I have experienced this quality issue in many aspects of my life in recent years. However today let's focus on this recent experience regarding these taps
All three suppliers, Moss, TRF and VB buy this part from the same supplier. They sell it for approx. $20. My insight into the business tells me that they probably pay less than $5 each for them. It's function is to turn off and on the flow of coolant. When it is turned off (closed) nothing is supposed to come out. When it is open, at least a trickle is supposed to come out. Strictly a binary function!
We ended up buying five of these, initially two from one supplier. Then we ordered three more, one from each of big three. Total cost - approx. $112. The shop installed these in the two locations for a labor cost of approx. (0.5 hrs x $60/hr) $30. This operation was done two more times for a cost of approx. $40.
Then when we realized that all five valves leaked, we took two of them apart and soldered plugs into the bodies. Thus the taps look correct but they are not functional. This extra work took approx. 1 hour @ $60.
Total cost of taps 5 x $20 + s&h = $112.
Total labor R&R taps 70.
Total labor solder plugs 60.
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Grand total $242.
So, I ask you why do we put up with this???
Conclusion: Nobody gives a Rats!
During the past eight years this exercise has been repeated many , many times during various operations. I only wonder how much extra $$$ I have spent because of poor quality parts.
OH WELL, IT'S ONLY MONEY! crazyeyes bawl wall
P.S. Now that I have a bit more of free time, I am considering forming a watchdog group. The purpose of this group will be to advise LBC enthusiasts about parts and service quality issues. If you are interested in participating send me a pm.
I must admit that I am very surprised. Either I have lost touch with reality since my recent retirement or you folks enjoy being ripped off!
As someone once said, YOU'RE NOTHING BUT A BUNCH OF SHEEPLE!!! jester
OK, I now realize how one of these inferior drain taps can be repaired. And, I appreciate the expert input by Randall and others. However, why should we tolerate parts that require us to finish them in order for them to function???
As a society, we have been lulled into believing that this sort of nonsense is proper and acceptable. It's pervasive and I have experienced this quality issue in many aspects of my life in recent years. However today let's focus on this recent experience regarding these taps
All three suppliers, Moss, TRF and VB buy this part from the same supplier. They sell it for approx. $20. My insight into the business tells me that they probably pay less than $5 each for them. It's function is to turn off and on the flow of coolant. When it is turned off (closed) nothing is supposed to come out. When it is open, at least a trickle is supposed to come out. Strictly a binary function!
We ended up buying five of these, initially two from one supplier. Then we ordered three more, one from each of big three. Total cost - approx. $112. The shop installed these in the two locations for a labor cost of approx. (0.5 hrs x $60/hr) $30. This operation was done two more times for a cost of approx. $40.
Then when we realized that all five valves leaked, we took two of them apart and soldered plugs into the bodies. Thus the taps look correct but they are not functional. This extra work took approx. 1 hour @ $60.
Total cost of taps 5 x $20 + s&h = $112.
Total labor R&R taps 70.
Total labor solder plugs 60.
-------
Grand total $242.
So, I ask you why do we put up with this???
Conclusion: Nobody gives a Rats!
During the past eight years this exercise has been repeated many , many times during various operations. I only wonder how much extra $$$ I have spent because of poor quality parts.
OH WELL, IT'S ONLY MONEY! crazyeyes bawl wall
P.S. Now that I have a bit more of free time, I am considering forming a watchdog group. The purpose of this group will be to advise LBC enthusiasts about parts and service quality issues. If you are interested in participating send me a pm.