Original part ?
 

I have just purchased a new DME from Porsche for my ‘87 3.2 911

Is this “made in China” DME really an original Porsche spare part ?http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1724944355.jpg

See the stylized logo in the triangle?

As I understand it, that logo signifies that it is a part made for Porsche, and supplied by Porsche.

As opposed to being a part made by (potentially) the same manufacturer - but not supplied to Porsche for re-sale in a Porsche box.

Examples:

https://i.postimg.cc/qqs4q72R/IMG-20...-172134647.jpg

(from Windshield question

and:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1588632370.jpg

from Original Porsche OEM case bearings

Yes. Porsche manufacturers a number of things in China now.

Looks original to me, and some parts are indeed manufactured in China.

🤮

The cottage industry that has sprung up around our beloved classic Porsches will set you free from the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men...

Solid state and made in the USA..

https://www.ftech9.com/new-products

I love Porsche, but F them for charging the Porsche premium on inferior reproduction parts... And let's be intellectually honest, regardless of whether it's stamped with the stylized P and comes in a Porsche box, these parts are no better than reproductions.

That bearing shell looks fake to me. The Porsche triangle and Glyco mark are not well defined.

Frank hit the nail right on the head. IMO, it is a mistake to blindly rely on “genuine Porsche” parts and think that you’re getting the best quality part out there. In many cases, Porsche is stamping its name on parts that are garbage. It really comes down to doing some research and buying the best quality part, even if it’s not “genuine Porsche”.

Umm, yeah.. what Frank said! :eek:

DME relay.

Having a choice from multiple vendors is always a good thing.



Says so clearly on the product page from our host....

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1725223535.jpg

Carry a spare or a jumper or both.

, these parts are no better than reproductions..

yup Frank ,just as you said.....
Ivan
i got plenty of DME relay Made in Germany and later made in Hungary..