Timing Chain Tensioner
04-15-2019, 03:49 PM
#42
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No disrespect intended but if "parts are parts" why not use the cheapest parts we can buy? Why recommend Cloyes or any other brand? Through the years I have found that a Gates belt will out last a Dayco belt. The ACDelco belt tensioner for my Chevrolet 8.1L engine was "Made in Canada. It was stamped Canada on the package and even stamped Canada on the pulley. The part that failed after 20,000 miles was the bearing, and it was made in China.
When I replace any OEM part that has failed, I try to find the best or better replacement part, which is not necessarily the cheapest part. Right now it appears difficult to do that because of instances where the GM dealer sold me a Made in Canada part that had a bearing made in China. I only pointed out where the parts were made and if it is just old news, please delete my comments.
When I replace any OEM part that has failed, I try to find the best or better replacement part, which is not necessarily the cheapest part. Right now it appears difficult to do that because of instances where the GM dealer sold me a Made in Canada part that had a bearing made in China. I only pointed out where the parts were made and if it is just old news, please delete my comments.
04-15-2019, 04:48 PM
#43
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Location: SE Mich
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Well, I am sure they won't delete them, but the bottom dollar rules. You oughta know that.
You want to buy a union-made, stitched-in-the-USA uniform shirt? My grandmother made some of the last of them in her now-closed union shop. She would be 100 now, and didn't stitch shirts after 1974. There's a market for better stuff, but it's really really small, and people don't realize what you would pay for a shirt made here.
Same with parts. Cheapskates took all the profit out of the business. People will not set up a factory for a few hundred orders. The millions of orders coming here from China can support a factory. It's basic econ.
EDIT: I do have a couple of shirts and a pair of overalls that she made, 30-plus years back. I wouldn't trade em for anything...
You want to buy a union-made, stitched-in-the-USA uniform shirt? My grandmother made some of the last of them in her now-closed union shop. She would be 100 now, and didn't stitch shirts after 1974. There's a market for better stuff, but it's really really small, and people don't realize what you would pay for a shirt made here.
Same with parts. Cheapskates took all the profit out of the business. People will not set up a factory for a few hundred orders. The millions of orders coming here from China can support a factory. It's basic econ.
EDIT: I do have a couple of shirts and a pair of overalls that she made, 30-plus years back. I wouldn't trade em for anything...
04-15-2019, 06:22 PM
#45
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Join Date: 10-13-2011
Location: Welland,Ont Canada
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Anybody who bought a Toyota , back in the day, they still rust out, so do Honda’s.
However, my point was, there’s nothing to be done about where the good brand name companies from yesteryear have the parts manufactured.
as long as the part is made to spec , and with durable materials.
I worked for Dana, in the drive train division, they were out bid for the parts they made and moved out of Canada
However, my point was, there’s nothing to be done about where the good brand name companies from yesteryear have the parts manufactured.
as long as the part is made to spec , and with durable materials.
I worked for Dana, in the drive train division, they were out bid for the parts they made and moved out of Canada
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