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Originally Posted by speeder
You always have to weigh quality vs. price, how much labor to change, etc.. I generally use the best parts I can buy but if the price difference is ridiculous, (and it sometimes is), I might use an inferior part on my own car if it seems ok in quality.
It's important to understand what brand names and terms like, "OEM" mean. If a company once made door lock buttons for the 1986 Porsche 924S, they can call themselves a "Porsche OEM supplier" forever while selling clutch kits made out of pot metal in Khakistan. There is now even a global parts company selling Chinese crap that calls themselves, "OEM." I schit you not. That is their brand name and it's all over parts catalogues, (probably including Pelican), confusing unsophisticated shoppers.
We are living in the age of Trump University.  |
At times, I am not sure parts from AC Delco is any better. I have been doing some reading about the steering gear box since my truck has a bit of an issue. Power steering pump fixed that. Even ones (maybe rebuilt?) bought from the dealers aren't going the miles like the original ones that came on the truck. From what I read, they last 50-70k miles and the originals seem to last well over 150k.