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Originally Posted by Kudzupatch
I think the quality of most all aftermarket parts are going down hill. About pulled my hair out trying to figure out what was wrong with a TBI motor a few years ago. Turned out my new plug wires were bad.
Ignition modules failing after 2-3 months.
Distributor caps failing after a 6 months.
I tend to buy AC Delco parts now and avoid aftermarket parts for street cars.
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You can't be brand loyal anymore. It seems AC Delco is sourcing stuff from China and other manufacturers now. GM parts from the dealership like the transfer case seals and bearings I ordered for my NV263 have "Made in China" on them too. I refused them and bought Western made FAG, Timken, and SKF bearings and SKF seals.
I've recently opened a Delco box and found a Dorman part inside. Took it back and we discovered the other two Delco boxes on the shelf had Dorman Chinese parts inside too.
I recently bought an Echlin EVAP Vent Valve at NAPA that was made right here in the USA according to the box. I'll take that over Chinese floor sweepings that Delco is charging twice the price or more for.
The low quality crap coming from China is just a continuation of the trade war they've waged against us since congress gave them the lower tarriffs associated with MFN status late in 1979.
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1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD
1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD
1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD
1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD
1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD
1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD
2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500
2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263
2009 Impala SS LS4 V8
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