Why not to use cheap eBay parts.

[losh1971]

VT fuel modules are another example. AM fuel modules tend to be inaccurate or just don't work well at all.

 

[losh1971]

Been the same throughout history......So nothing really new with that statement

Yes agree, but those who are hedging their bets on AM parts being the answer to keeping their cars going without premature failure will get a rude shock.

 

[vc commodore]

The biggest thing is, not buying through ebay or online....Makes warranty issues either non-existant or extremely difficult to get if there is an issue.

Call me old school, a fussy old crunt, or anything like that, but I like to walk into a store, get what I want, grab a receipt so if I have a problem, I can walk back into that store the same day I have the problem and get another part or my cash back so I can get a replacement within a day, not a month

 

[Immortality]

Fortunately with the 2nd/3rd gen cars you should be able to source from the US should the worst happen. Most modules came from the GM parts bin so should be able to source in the US too.

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[losh1971]

What even is OEM? I look at my cars and they're made of Bosch, Delphi, VDO, Continental, Elring, Victor Reinz, NGK, Mann, Febi, ACDelco.... dependant on the alignment of the planets. I guess OEM means not sh!t. Say no to no name

Delphi is just a brand name now. They are some of the worst parts sold through auto stores.

 

[vc commodore]

Yes agree, but those who are hedging their bets on AM parts being the answer to keeping their cars going without premature failure will get a rude shock.

Maybe, maybe not.....I've got aftermarket electronic parts keeping my cars going.....Maynot be complex parts like pedals but things like distributer modules (first gen Commodore) electronic ignition modules (Chrysler), resisters (Chrysler)...I'm using aftermarket because they no longer available OE.....

 

[Pollushon]

Yes agree, but those who are hedging their bets on AM parts being the answer to keeping their cars going without premature failure will get a rude shock.

At the end of the day we'll do what we have to. We accepted the high maintenance low bank balance lyfe

 

[Pollushon]

Delphi is just a brand name now. They are some of the worst parts sold through auto stores.

I've had nothing but great Delphi experiences. On the SS and Bimmer. Delphi is one of the most faked brands around. Thank you fleabay

 

[losh1971]

The biggest thing is, not buying through ebay or online....Makes warranty issues either non-existant or extremely difficult to get if there is an issue.

Call me old school, a fussy old crunt, or anything like that, but I like to walk into a store, get what I want, grab a receipt so if I have a problem, I can walk back into that store the same day I have the problem and get another part or my cash back so I can get a replacement within a day, not a month

And that's fine if your happy to replace parts every one to two years. However, those with access to Gen parts will be replacing parts with much longer intervals than those with AM parts fitted.

Engine parts are one exception where AM can often be better than OEM.

 

[vc commodore]

And that's fine if your happy to replace parts every one to two years. However, those with access to Gen parts will be replacing parts with much longer intervals than those with AM parts fitted.

Engine parts are one exception where AM can often be better than OEM.

Not replacing parts that often with my older cars mate.....Last electronic ignition module and resister I replaced on my Chryslers was 20 years ago.....Don't know how old it was when it failed.....

I can go out today, chuck a battery in the car, some fuel down it's guts and they'll fire up.....Last car was driven 3 years ago....

Not sure how the current generation of cars will fair in the aftermarket sector with replacement electronic parts...Time will tell