quality parts manufacturers

[Hacksawbob]

wiki'd
http://wiki.club8090.co.uk/index.php/Pa ... ain_Dealer" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Simon Baxter]

Really useful list from Baxter.

Are Valeo OK for rads and water pumps ?

Fine, good company, good stuff.
OE on lots of French cars and have been creeping into the German stuff recently.
Lots of cars have valeo radiators, lights, clutches from the factory.

[jebiga41]

At the risk of turning this thread into the Brickwerks appreciation society, I too can vouch for the products and service. Head and shoulders above the rest in my humble opinion - refuse to use JK now given numerous serious quality issues and poor service when I complained...

I think I can safely speak for most of the fellow syncronauts that we only buy parts from simon, Vw or a few german Syncro suppliers as at least with these suppliers we know we are getting good quality parts

[kit]

I always regret it when I go for cheap GSF parts rather than Brickwerks quality.

[lhd]

I think we all know the stuff from Brickwerks is top quality, but if you need it yesterday, it is handy knowing what not to buy from where.
Sadly the post seems to have been a tad de-railed .
Rob.

[lhd]

supplier----------------Parts-------------------------Quality Manufacturer----------------poor quality manufacturer
EURO CARPARTS----Ball joints tie rod ends------Lemforder-----------------------------Hi-Torq
GSF-------------------Brake slave cylinders--------FAG
GSF-------------------Wheel Bearings--------------------------------------------------------Vetech
GSF...................Clutch/parts & kit............LUK
GSF...................early brake pads..............Pagid

[HarryMann]

Did anyone say avoid Interparts (esp CVJs)

[lhd]

supplier----------------Parts-------------------------Quality Manufacturer----------------poor quality manufacturer
EURO CARPARTS----Ball joints tie rod ends------Lemforder-----------------------------Hi-Torq
GSF-------------------Brake slave cylinders--------FAG
GSF-------------------Wheel Bearings--------------------------------------------------------Vetech
GSF...................Clutch/parts & kit............LUK
GSF...................early brake pads..............Pagid
GSF...................2wd/4wd rear cv joints......GKN

[lhd]

Did anyone say avoid Interparts (esp CVJs)

If I was unhappy, I would add them to the list.
Rob.......

[peasant]

For those of us who buy in Euro and/or live outside the UK I'd like to give a honorary mention to http://www.kaefer-co.de/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Good selection, quick service, no dodgy parts (all OEM stuff as far as I can tell) and easy to deal with (by all accounts) should there ever be a problem. Been buying from them for four years ...never an issue or regret.

Only problem is, the website is only in German and you need to pre-pay

[lhd]

For those of us who buy in Euro and/or live outside the UK I'd like to give a honorary mention to http://www.kaefer-co.de/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;.

Good selection, quick service, no dodgy parts (all OEM stuff as far as I can tell) and easy to deal with (by all accounts) should there ever be a problem. Been buying from them for four years ...never an issue or regret.

Only problem is, the website is only in German and you need to pre-pay

Only things that would deter me would be postage and Iban fees, some banks charge,some don't.
Rob....

[HarryMann]

Supplier--------------Parts----------------------Good Quality Mfr--------------------Poor Quality Mfr
EURO CARPARTS----Ball joints tie rod ends------Lemforder-----------------------------Hi-Torq
GSF-------------------Brake slave cylinders--------FAG
GSF-------------------Wheel Bearings--------------------------------------------------------Vetech
GSF...................Clutch/parts & kit............LUK
GSF...................early brake pads..............Pagid
GSF...................2wd/4wd rear cv joints......GKN
?.......................CV Joints.......................?........................................Interparts

[lhd]

I'm sure I read somewhere in the rules that you had to name the supplier.
None taken.......
Rob.

[LUKE 28]

If only i had known all this 3 days agao!!!!!! Ive just bought bottom ball joints, track rod ends, top ball joints and loads of different bushes and nearly all of them came in the obovw mentioned poor quality list

[Hacksawbob]

Supplier--------------Parts----------------------Good Quality Mfr--------------------Poor Quality Mfr
EURO CARPARTS----Ball joints tie rod ends------Lemforder-----------------------------Hi-Torq
GSF-------------------Brake slave cylinders--------FAG
GSF-------------------Wheel Bearings--------------------------------------------------------Vetech
GSF...................Clutch/parts & kit............LUK
GSF...................early brake pads..............Pagid
GSF...................2wd/4wd rear cv joints......GKN
?.......................CV Joints.......................?........................................Interparts