Auto parts store are like Russian Roulette. I base my part quality on replacement time. It if takes 10 minutes i'm game. Some things in life you only want to do once, like the top bolt on the Mitsu 2.6 starter <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shiner.gif" alt="" />

I always joke that Lifetime warranty means a lifetime of swapping parts store parts <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" />

Bench test is a must. I've been told more than once there is very little QA on these parts.


98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)