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One reason I just keep putting miles on the El Camino, cheap parts. I bought some new GM Mr Goodwrench brand in the box front brake pads. They were 12 bucks. No exchanges, no fuss.
I had to replace a water pump recently. The old one was a new manufacture water pump guaranteed for life from O'Rilley's. After 70,000 miles of so it wore out. The replacement was free. I had to do the R&R but it was just my labor. Pain on the butt on a small block, but not overly hard. "While I was in there" always hits for me of course. I did replace all the belts, and the hoses, and anti-freeze. So the "free" pump made them some money. The old belts were still serviceable, but I just can't imagine not changing them. The old hoses were not leaking, but had been on there as long as the water pump. In my book, it is stupid to leave them on. Oh, and I splurged on a new thermostat, since they are just a few bucks.
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Glen
49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America
1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan
1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine
My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood!
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