Truck wouldn't start, had towed in, now starts fine
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Well, if it works, don't worry. If it fails, get a better one. Don't lose sleep over it!
My replacement fan motor is way louder than original and my replacement steering pump is way louder than original. I hate replacement parts anymore.
My replacement fan motor is way louder than original and my replacement steering pump is way louder than original. I hate replacement parts anymore.
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Joined: Jan 2018
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From: Wilson NC
If he put the cheapest pump he could get in there, you will be lucky if it lasts 3 months...... You want denso, or delphi. Tell your friend running the shop, that charging a bit more, and installing quality parts, will make his life much more pleasant. I hate having to redo jobs (for free) every couple months because I cheap out on parts, so, I won't do it. Fix it once, fix it right, don't worry about it again. It will make his customers happier as well. (though, yeah, it will make their wallets lighter.... which they will bitch about....) His reputation will make or break his business. Better to be a bit more expensive, but be known for doing quality work.
Voice of Experience.
Voice of Experience.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Clayton MI
When I pick the parts, I warranty them and labor. When the customer wants to go cheap, no labor warranty. The part will be covered as long as it's warranty lasts. I think, in 10 years, I've made one warranty labor claim. Which the district manager denied(because I'm not a "Real" shop) I invited his boss to visit my shop. There are more tools and equipment in there than lots of "Real" shops have. And I have a commercial credit account with them. They paid my claim. Auto repair is my side thing, I offer good quality work at low prices, I'm never short of customers. I don't upcharge for parts, my cost=customers cost, and I average between 30-40 bucks an hour. I work at my house, so I have a very low overhead. I recently replaced a motor in a Suburban 4x4. Customer supplied the motor. I installed it, it ran great, a week later it was knocking. He got a second motor, I charged him again to install it, now all is good. But, adding up his bills, if he had spent another 350 bucks, he could have been running a re-manufactured, 3yr, unlimited miles engine....which was my original suggestion......
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I just want my add my two cents. Yes I like high quality parts and don't mind paying for them. So I went a night an oil pump, fuel pump, and a crap ton of sensors from my local Auto parts store. Fuel pump and oil pump went bad after two weeks (sensors have over 60,000 miles on them running strong) so I bought a Mopar brand ones. They lasted 3 months. Went on RockAuto and bought the cheapest ones possible I paid like $250 for both shipped. They have lasted over a year. More money doesn't always mean better. I'm not saying anyone on here is wrong as they are 99% right. I am a younger guy and still don't understand a lot of the electronics (grew up working on 86 and down vehicles). Especially this brand of this certain sensor the truck likes and only this brand.