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mlindner |
Jan 12 2023, 02:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yup, purchased a set of valve cover gaskets from Pelican (great company). I ordered Wrightwood Racing gaskets based on a few post comparing them to Victor Reinz. The package came, after valve adjustment I install the top gasket and cover. When starting on the lower covers I notice the gaskets say Victor Reinz.....emailed Pelican, they would send out another set from there distributor. Just got them, same problem. Also, I work at a Porsche shop that buys direct from Wrightwood Racing and they also say Victor Reinz. So, what is going on? Best, Mark
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mb911 |
Jan 12 2023, 02:39 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,871 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
What wrightwood does is the package the best possible gaskets that are commercially available. Very few they make themselves
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NARP74 |
Jan 12 2023, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,072 Joined: 29-July 20 From: Colorado, USA, Earth Member No.: 24,549 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Some companies are manufacturers and some are distributors. Only so many companies making parts these days, the rest just sell them.
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mepstein |
Jan 12 2023, 05:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,305 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Sort of the way resto design makes some parts and sells some Dansk parts. It’s hard to keep it all - in house - if you want selection.
However, it would be helpful if they had an explanation for how they sell their kit. |
sixnotfour |
Jan 12 2023, 08:23 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,433 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
The beaded ones are Great..
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Root_Werks |
Jan 12 2023, 11:20 PM
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Village Idiot Group: Members Posts: 8,331 Joined: 25-May 04 From: About 5NM from Canada Member No.: 2,105 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
The beaded ones are Great.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Think you'll be happy with those. |
mlindner |
Jan 13 2023, 07:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,525 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Its just funning that on the forum (posts) the conversation was about using the best Wrightwood Racing product verses Victor Reinz.
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