I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and costs
about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that crap.
I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
--
Stupendous Man,
Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

 

It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
instead of price.

On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and costs
> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that crap.
> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

 

It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
instead of price.

On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and costs
> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that crap.
> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

 

It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
instead of price.

On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and costs
> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that crap.
> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

 

It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
instead of price.

On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and costs
> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that crap.
> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
> --
> Stupendous Man,
> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty

 

Red China will make parts to any quality you want and are willing to pay
for..... it is just that the retailers will not pay for quality
manufacturing...

When a retailer (or manufacturer) offers a lifetime guarantee it doesn't
mean that the part is high quality...... just that statistically you will
sell the vehicle before it fails a year or two from now.


"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169996006.112957.111140@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
> been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
> Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
> supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
> instead of price.
>
> On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
>> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
>> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and
>> costs
>> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
>> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that
>> crap.
>> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
>> --
>> Stupendous Man,
>> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
>

 

Red China will make parts to any quality you want and are willing to pay
for..... it is just that the retailers will not pay for quality
manufacturing...

When a retailer (or manufacturer) offers a lifetime guarantee it doesn't
mean that the part is high quality...... just that statistically you will
sell the vehicle before it fails a year or two from now.


"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169996006.112957.111140@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
> been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
> Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
> supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
> instead of price.
>
> On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
>> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
>> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and
>> costs
>> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
>> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that
>> crap.
>> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
>> --
>> Stupendous Man,
>> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
>

 

Red China will make parts to any quality you want and are willing to pay
for..... it is just that the retailers will not pay for quality
manufacturing...

When a retailer (or manufacturer) offers a lifetime guarantee it doesn't
mean that the part is high quality...... just that statistically you will
sell the vehicle before it fails a year or two from now.


"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169996006.112957.111140@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
> been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
> Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
> supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
> instead of price.
>
> On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
>> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
>> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and
>> costs
>> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
>> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that
>> crap.
>> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
>> --
>> Stupendous Man,
>> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
>

 

Red China will make parts to any quality you want and are willing to pay
for..... it is just that the retailers will not pay for quality
manufacturing...

When a retailer (or manufacturer) offers a lifetime guarantee it doesn't
mean that the part is high quality...... just that statistically you will
sell the vehicle before it fails a year or two from now.


"Highcountry" <highcountry2000@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1169996006.112957.111140@m58g2000cwm.googlegr oups.com...
> It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
> been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
> Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
> supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
> instead of price.
>
> On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" <s...@trap.com> wrote:
>> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
>> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China and
>> costs
>> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest, Kragen,
>> Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's engine on that
>> crap.
>> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.
>> --
>> Stupendous Man,
>> Defender of Freedom, Advocate of Liberty
>

 

billy ray wrote:
> Red China will make parts to any quality you want and are willing to
> pay for..... it is just that the retailers will not pay for quality
> manufacturing...
>
> When a retailer (or manufacturer) offers a lifetime guarantee it
> doesn't mean that the part is high quality...... just that
> statistically you will sell the vehicle before it fails a year or two
> from now.

When you deal with NAPA, watch the part number. NCP vs ECH
NCP (NAPA Chassis Parts) ECH (Echelon). ECH are a better part.


> "Highcountry" wrote...
>> It is more difficult each day to find decent parts. I have actually
>> been paying extra for AC parts for my GM vehicles just to avoid the
>> Chinese JUNK. It is a shame that not a single aftermarket parts
>> supplier will step up and supply a line of parts based on quality
>> instead of price.
>>
>> On Jan 27, 6:29 pm, "Stupendous Man" wrote:
>>> I brought home two 81 Mercedes turbo-diesels this week. I ordered a
>>> thermostat from napa and got it out of the box. It's made in China
>>> and costs
>>> about $26. I called the other stores in the region, Carquest,
>>> Kragen, Autozone. All made in China. Like I would risk anyone's
>>> engine on that crap.
>>> I ordered a German made Behr online for $11.90 and free shipping.