[DeTomaso] What's going on in the parts business?

[Konrad Szwab]

This is how it is w/ the Chinese garbage. I do not see it getting any
better since most parts come from the same factories and they compete on
price, not quality.

I hate China and India, they are the end to the Western world.


On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 6:32 AM, Mikael <mikael_hass at mail.tele.dk> wrote:

> Had to fit new seals to the 8 pistons in the front calipers of my 68
> Camaro.
> It's a job I've done a few times, having owned several Camaros, though the
> last time was 15 years ago. It's never been harder than today, and I'm
> least
> confident it'll stay leak free. Why? Because the parts I bought locally
> (Chinese made) didn't fit very well. The outer seals didn't just slip in,
> they had to be manhandled a bit to be installed.
>
>
>
> I see this more and more, cheap parts that are of too low quality.
> Experience the last year:
>
> My Jeep: New front caliper, piston will not go back. Got new caliper
>
> Helen's Jeep: New rear drums, became oval. New set. Became oval. New set
>
> Helen's Jeep: New alternator. The post for the red wire got loose on the
> inside, had to remove it, take it apart, tighten the nut, assemble. Took 2
> hours
>
>
>
> In all cases where I needed new parts, my local parts vendor sent them for
> free. But I'd frankly rather not have to re-do everything! I wouldn't mind
> paying 10-20% more for something that works and keeps working, and is at
> least 95% factory quality. I don't want this cheap stuff that has to be
> redone.
>
>
>
> How do I avoid buying too cheap?
>
>
>
> Mikael
>
>
>
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