How bad are these caps?

[kcr357 10+ year member]

Just bought a rockford 800.4 for 155 shipped. Seller said no issues other than missing endcaps and rf badge. The bass knob was broken off inside the potentiometer, removed the cover to take it out and found these.

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[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

I'm no expert but those don't look too good. That amp has lived a rough life. I wouldn't have paid over $100 for it but thats just me.

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

Yup, got gipped.
Here's the seller, refuses to do anything whatsoever. I offered to share any costs....nope, nothing.

https://www.facebook.com/ray.a.teague?__tn__=%2CdK-R-R&eid=ARC6UzDgLqz_tr5Y44xeJdJaXC48rMkM6z_4bZhA4ezMJbzJCQKa8FxxFHFYVSorGL3aGzUyfGClAPDM&fref=mentions

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

Figures a dude that shares pedo giveaway videos ripped you off.

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

What was the payment method? Hopefully not a paypal "gift"

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Run that Biache. Wire it up and Run it. If it blows, fix it or buy another amp.Id run it till the caps blow, get some use out of it

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

What was the payment method? Hopefully not a paypal "gift"

Yep. Live and learn. Going to put the dudes name on every car audio site out there.

 

[THATpurpleKUSH 5,000+ posts]

Yep. Live and learn. Going to put the dudes name on every car audio site out there.

Lesson learned, you should have known better. It stings but it could be worse.

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

Fwiw I'm 40, i should've known better but i cant go through life thinking everyone out there is a fuckwit. Better I get boned than some kid buying his first system with grass cutting money. I'll fix it or sell it as is with an honest appraisal of the condition

Lesson learned, you should have known better. It stings but it could be worse.

 

[staan]

how about hook it up and see if its working and realize that a hella old amp, if it works it works those caps coulda swole a little after 5 years and still been humming along for another 10. especially before you get in a buncha drama

what you want? a warranty on a 20 yo amp?

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

how about hook it up and see if its working and realize that a hella old amp, if it works it works those caps coulda swole a little after 5 years and still been humming along for another 10. especially before you get in a buncha drama

what you want? a warranty on a 20 yo amp?

I want the seller to refund the difference in price between the stated condition and what it would cost to get it to that point. Or he can just take it back. Either one.
I'll sell it to you for 155 shipped since ya got so much faith in it. Lmk!

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

Order new caps, remove the swelled up caps, replace with brand new caps, enjoy some old RF goodness. Just make it a project. Caps don't cost much. For the record, I have had several old RF amps with swollen caps and never had issues with functionality.

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

Order new caps, remove the swelled up caps, replace with brand new caps, enjoy some old RF goodness. Just make it a project. Caps don't cost much. For the record, I have had several old RF amps with swollen caps and never had issues with functionality.

You buyin?

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

How do all the Mosfets look?? Pic of entire board Please.

 

[ThxOne Premium Member]

You buyin?

Sorry, I am not buying... Just saying it doesn't have to be a loss.