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Anything Goes .....check the part itself ..
Posted by K W [Email] (more from K W) on Thu, 23 Jul 2015 15:03:23
In Reply to: Re: Parts Mfg recommendations for cooling system overhaul?, steve, Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:49:17
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The real world is that you can order one part by "make" , but what you get can be different . I often go to the parts store and ask to see the part , then notice labels over labels , and casting marks removed . Few "trusted brand names " that mean anything anymore . I get a kick out of "new old stock" that has been repackaged .
My last "Gate$" water pump was unmarked {probably chine$e} , and it only lasted 30K miles until the bearing threw 2-3 mm . I went to N@p@ and their pump was from Chin@ , looked real cheap . Across the street Auto$one had a ok looking unit from "unknown" , and I ended up buying one from carque$t which was from Spain ..looked nice . All within $10 price range .
If I ordered five different ones on the Internets , 3 or 4 would probably be the new junk ,,2 or 3 might be the real deal . You just roll the dice .
A good local parts store , or 3 , can be great sources , but you have to shop between them . Most parts reps can't sell anything unless their boss lets them . Most can get stuff overnight , not all will charge freight . Sometimes they list several suppliers , often I get both and return them if they don't pass my satisfaction .
Nissens radiators still seem up to quality , but I've had them fail .
Best parts are the original ones that still work ! Good Luck !
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