Chinese made MAP sensor

[secondchance]

About 2 months ago my Z was sputtering (a little different from hesitation). So, I suspected a bad MAP sensor (from earlier experiences) and ordered this one, I think, from the Rockauto - not 100% sure though.
When I disassembled the MAP sensor mount it turned out to be the MAP sensor hose connection between the hard plastic line and the rubber fitting - way too loose. So, I used some crazy glue, RTV sealant and zip-ties to repair the hose. And since my MAP sensor was 4-50,000 miles old and I had a new one, I replaced with the one pictured.
About 3 days ago the symptom came back. Upon disassembly I found the MAP hose to be fine and fitting tight against the plastic hose - hmmm... Just in case, I dug up the last one I removed and replaced it with the new one I had installed about 2 months ago and the sputtering went away - replacement part I used had gone bad in 2 months!
I am posting my experience and a pic of the unit that did not live up to expectation here so that the others will avoid similar mishap.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/2013-04-18080621_zpsab3e451d.jpg (http://s658.photobucket.com/user/byongyun/media/2013-04-18080621_zpsab3e451d.jpg.html)

[GOLDCYLON]

So this was the failed unit ?

[secondchance]

So this was the failed unit ?

Yes.

[Schrade]

About 2 months ago my Z was sputtering (a little different from hesitation). So, I suspected a bad MAP sensor (from earlier experiences) and ordered this one, I think, from the Rockauto - not 100% sure though.
When I disassembled the MAP sensor mount it turned out to be the MAP sensor hose connection between the hard plastic line and the rubber fitting - way too loose. So, I used some crazy glue, RTV sealant and zip-ties to repair the hose. And since my MAP sensor was 4-50,000 miles old and I had a new one, I replaced with the one pictured.
About 3 days ago the symptom came back. Upon disassembly I found the MAP hose to be fine and fitting tight against the plastic hose - hmmm... Just in case, I dug up the last one I removed and replaced it with the new one I had installed about 2 months ago and the sputtering went away - replacement part I used had gone bad in 2 months!
I am posting my experience and a pic of the unit that did not live up to expectation here so that the others will avoid similar mishap.

http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu303/byongyun/2013-04-18080621_zpsab3e451d.jpg (http://s658.photobucket.com/user/byongyun/media/2013-04-18080621_zpsab3e451d.jpg.html)

Closed Loop?

Biggest racket of mechanics is replace-a-part, and send the customer away OPEN LOOP, with no light on of course.

"Well, I can replace x part, and that will probably fix it". Yup - uh huh...

First time Closed Loop, and ... (see avatar)

Glad it's fixed now tho'.

[Corvettes White]

I put the blame on Rockauto for buying it in the first place. Or having it made for them with no quality control. George

[secondchance]

I put the blame on Rockauto for buying it in the first place. Or having it made for them with no quality control. George

Please note that "I think" I bought from them but not positive. May have been other mail order. I'll go back to my e-mail record and see if I can confirm.

[Corvettes White]

I spent a lot of time in China so I tend to be a bit defense on their behalf even knowing that it is not a free country. Wrong forum for politics so I will shut up now.

[secondchance]

It was Rockauto and this part was listed as AC Delco part. Note it was ordered along with spark plugs.
I am copying and pasting e-mail confirmation.



Part Number
Part Type
Price EA
Core EA
Quantity
Total
No Vehicle Specified
ACDELCO
R44LTS6
Spark Plug
$ 1.41
$ 0.00
8
$ 11.28
1994 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 5.7L V8 DOHC
ACDELCO
2131545 (213-1545) (http://wiki.rockauto.com/1994%20CHEVROLET%20CORVETTE%205.7L%20V8%20DOHC%20_ Manifold%20Pressure%20(MAP)%20Sensor_1041365_11207 )
Manifold Pressure (MAP) Sensor (http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?carcode=1041365&parttype=11207)
$ 40.79
$ 0.00
1
$ 40.79
Shipping
First Class Mail, Priority Mail
$ 8.27
Order Total

$ 60.34

Thank you for paying with PayPal Express. Your order will ship when your PayPal payment has been processed.

[secondchance]

I spent a lot of time in China so I tend to be a bit defense on their behalf even knowing that it is not a free country. Wrong forum for politics so I will shut up now.

I have no issue with the fact that anything is made in China. Actually, I am hoping that Chinese parts I buy work the way they are suppose to since US made parts for my Z is becoming more and more difficult to find. It's sub-standard part failing prematurely that trouble me.