"The Bus Depot" <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> said: > The discount auto parts chains (not speaking of AutoZone but in general) buy > their rebuilt electrics strictly on price. Whoever can deliver a truckload > of electrics for a wide range of models, quickly and for the lowest bid, is > who stocks their shelves. I think this is the case on more than electrics, it is for any rebuilds that they sell. I once bought a water pump from a discount chain (can't remember which one it was, now) because mine had worn out and was leaking. When I got home and opened the box, there was obvious cavitation wear on the impellers. I was pressed for time to get the car back on the road (usual Sunday evening scenario, out of town, had to be at work Monday morning) so I installed it anyway, and actually never had any trouble with it, but it clearly was a bottom-of-the-barrel item. I always open the box and check the part before I pay for it now, if I have to buy from a discount parts store. Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL |
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