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As @asavage said, the coolant delete manifold can't be installed on Model S/X without removing the drive unit, as the subframe side rail is in the way. At my shop, I normally quote about 6 hrs of labor (~$1000) for a coolant delete install. Even in a shop environment with lifts and all the tools...

Yep, on the RAV4 EV it is VERY easy to install. Mercedes B-Class is the next level up, as the "frame" rail is in the way, but by removing the side mount and lowering the motor you can get the manifold to fit without removing the drive unit. Both Model S/X of course require the drive unit to be...

I would recommend calling the shop directly to talk to Tony (message/email are not always the best way to get ahold of him...). I know that supply was running low last I spoke with him, so they might be out. Another batch of the manifolds is being built, and should be finished in about a week...

Since you're still under warranty for some time, I would say not to worry too much about checking it, but if the coolant was low, and it didn't leak on the ground, then it had to have gone somewhere....

I'm the guy in that video ;). ONLY Large Drive Units are affected by this issue, so no worries when it comes to your Model 3. LDUs were only used in: - Almost all RWD Versions of Model S (apparently with the exception of some later versions of S60, though I haven't confirmed this 100%) -...

This is a VERY common problem area for these cars. Early Large Drive Units (LDU for short) were very prone to noise issues due to the use of steel rotor bearings, which would end up becoming the path of least resistance for energy built up in the rotor to dissipate to the case (e.g., literal...

Yeah, unfortunately this is a heavily location dependent issue... Many service managers run the service centers like their own personal fiefdoms and make up their own rules. Officially if it is listed as an over the counter part on EPC, you *should* be able to walk into a service center and get...

You can certainly try to get in touch with someone higher up at Tesla, but I'd say the chances of a successful outcome are pretty slim (at best, you may be able to get them to sell you a New battery for the cost of a Reman). A 3rd party repair (from a shop like mine, or ReCell, etc.) is likely...

I'm sure both this battery, and the last were probably remanufactured packs (Tesla's reman packs don't seem to have a good track record when it comes to longevity). You have a few options: a) purchase another remanufactured battery through Tesla, which will come with a 4yr 50k warranty. b)...

I'm not going to defend Tony's lack of communication here (he's certainly not the easiest to get ahold of at times). I will say though, that for most of the month of December, the shop was shut down for moving/setting up at a new location, and of course nobody was there over the holidays. I...

Pretty much. Personally I wouldn't bother with it, unless for something like a LDU used in a high performance conversion or racing application, or maybe something where higher power is needed for extended periods of time. But the provisions are there for anyone who wants it.

Yes, retrofitting it with the oil cooling later would necessitate pulling the motor and removing the manifold so that the seal and tube could be installed. I don't have an exact timeline for when the oil cooling parts will be available, but likely later in the spring. For the vast majority of...

FYI folks, QC Charge's first batch of production rotor cooling delete manifolds are in. These allow for a complete elimination of the rotor cooling seal that is the cause of so many failures on these drive units. Pricing starts at $599 for the manifold. For shops or people doing a lot of...

Currently our only location is in the San Diego area, with more shops opening in the western U.S. over the next couple years (I myself am moving to Portland and will be opening a shop there early next year). If you can find another 3rd party shop that is willing to install the delete manifold...

You can put in an order on our website, that way we can get in touch when they are available. DON'T PAY via the "Amazon Pay" option, just hit the "Cash, Check, Money Order" option, that way we can send you an invoice when we actually get them in stock...