Lifetime warranty reman auto parts SUCK
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Originally Posted By: michaelluscher
The long running joke with "Lifetime Warranty" reman parts is that you spend your lifetime changing them under warranty
+1 for the above comment.
The long running joke with "Lifetime Warranty" reman parts is that you spend your lifetime changing them under warranty
+1 for the above comment.
Originally Posted By: Eddie
My understanding from years ago is that a remanufactured part like an alternator was taken apart, down to the major casting. All components were checked for size, function and replaced with new if compromised. Bearings and electrical parts like diodes were automatically replaced. A rebuilt part was checked for function and only the defective part was replaced.. It seems today that is description is not followed. I think possibly, dealer remanufactured may be the best. JMO. Ed
Even in the 80's rebuilt parts were terrible. Especially alternators.
My understanding from years ago is that a remanufactured part like an alternator was taken apart, down to the major casting. All components were checked for size, function and replaced with new if compromised. Bearings and electrical parts like diodes were automatically replaced. A rebuilt part was checked for function and only the defective part was replaced.. It seems today that is description is not followed. I think possibly, dealer remanufactured may be the best. JMO. Ed
Even in the 80's rebuilt parts were terrible. Especially alternators.
Depends on the part. I put a cheap NAPA-rebuilt starter in my Caddy because the old one (looked like the original) failed. I figured I'd replace it with a hi-torque mini starter when it gave up.
That was about ten years ago...still works fine.
That was about ten years ago...still works fine.
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