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Chinese Parts, A Rant to Start Discussion |
jfort |
Mar 25 2020, 03:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,133 Joined: 5-May 03 From: Findlay, OH Member No.: 652 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I was looking for parts on Pelican yesterday. I can't tell if the parts are Chinese knock offs or not. I have confirmed the lack of information with my friend and mechanic Jay Kjoller. He has a number of recent horror stories of substandard parts and the worst thing is that the vendor didn't even know, when questioned, that they are Chinese and swears otherwise. Jay spoke with the manufacturer (parts for a transmission) who said they stamp an identifying mark because people will file a warranty claim with them in spite of the fact that it is a knock off. On Pelican, the listing for one of the parts will show the colors of the German flag and say "OEM." It's Chinese stuff. Jay had rod bolts that were so out of spec that they wouldn't even fit. After two bad orders he ordered from Germany. The transmission parts were also grossly out of spec. From a Colorado vendor. The box was a poor attempt at duplicating the real manufacturer's. Jay finally ordered from Australia. I don't know what to order most times.
But I'll say this, I think vendors ought to be required to indicate the country of origin. We consumers ought to demand it. Further, I think it is misleading to say "OEM". Beyond that, there is a word for providing misleading information that is material to the buyer's decision -- FRAUD. |
914Sixer |
Mar 26 2020, 06:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,845 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What I have leaned is they seems to be DIFFERENT quality levels where there used to be only ONE. Looking a some of the better sites you will find ECONOMY, STANDARD AND OEM. I think is a way to sell lousy parts. Rear wheel bearings are a good example. You can buy a economy bearing for as little as $15 or $85 for SKF.
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VaccaRabite |
Mar 26 2020, 06:52 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,407 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
What I have leaned is they seems to be DIFFERENT quality levels where there used to be only ONE. Looking a some of the better sites you will find ECONOMY, STANDARD AND OEM. I think is a way to sell lousy parts. Rear wheel bearings are a good example. You can buy a economy bearing for as little as $15 or $85 for SKF. I actually appreciate that. Its the vendor saying - there is a choice, but you are rolling your dice with a cheaper cost. While I probably would not want to buy the bargain basement wheel bearing, I may roll the dice on a less critical part. Zach |
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