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Substandard Parts, Chinese? |
jfort |
Oct 19 2018, 01:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,137 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
For what it's worth: I was talking to my friend/mechanic yesterday and he mentioned that he was 0 for 2 ordering rod bolts for a six he is rebuilding. They don't fit in the holes and are unacceptable. He spoke to Pelican about it. The manufacture is, get this, "OEM." Other parts are manufactured by "Germany." He surmised that they are Chinese manufacturers and we are being mislead by the name. He finally ordered some from Germany, the country.
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GeorgeRud |
Oct 23 2018, 03:39 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Good to know, I always assumed they were Original Equipment Manufacturer without the Porsche Tax.
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Mark Henry |
Oct 24 2018, 07:37 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Good to know, I always assumed they were Original Equipment Manufacturer without the Porsche Tax. Some are, if you notice that the part number is ground off it was actually the Porsche logo that's been removed. For a long time 911 production numbers were so low the scammers ignored the 911, with porsche cars and parts becoming more valuable I think we're seeing the counterfeiters becoming more prevalent. When I can't get factory parts I try for known names, mahle, sachs, etc. |
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