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6/06/2013 8:34 AM  #1


Lesson in Ordering Hardware

So I orderd all new hardware for my drive train replacement.  New tranny, new clutch, flywheel, pedal, list goes on.  I've also decided to go ahead and order all new hardware and not reuse the old stuff. 

So I bought a used  bellhousing from a guy here in dallas to save a few bucks.  It was dirty and grimy and included the 4 mounting bolts for the tranny to the bellhousing.  They were covered in dirt and grime so I tossed them out and placed an order at CJ pony for some new ones.  $15 bucks for a set, whatever I thought.  So I get the package today and it only has one screw.  WTF?  Then I go back and look at the order form and realize I only ordered one bolt.  Double checking the website I realized that it wasn't $15 for a set, it was $15 each!

$60 bucks for 4 bolts, all of a sudden those dirty and grimy bolts that the guy included on the bellhousing were worth more than the bellhousing itself! 

Lesson learned, I was one day short of trash day.  Thank god or else I would have had to fork over $60 bucks.  Double check your purchase order and don't toss stuff out just cause you think you're going to buy it new!

 

6/06/2013 8:53 AM  #2


Re: Lesson in Ordering Hardware

I'll bet you the dirty/grimy bolts that came with the bell housing are twice as well made as the replacements, especially if they are in good shape. Remeber, they are possibly 40 years old or older and were made to last!


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