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The plastic handle of my hood release cable finally broke after 20 years. Stuff gets old, I understand, no biggie.
It is not one of those parts that effects how the truck drives/operates so I jump online and find the best 'bargain'.
The part shows up in the mail and it is labeled as a Britpart manufactured part. I know the poor reputation of Britpart but again I think to myself, "Its a cable, what could go wrong?".
Well Britpart can screw up anything. First pull on the handle after installation and the cable separates from the handle. What a crappy crimp job. For another 50 cents they could do it right, but Britpart never seems to understand that.
Don't feel too bad, we have ALL been F'd by a BritPart at one time or another!!! All parts from BritPart should come with
The poor 8 yr old Chinese kid that made that part must have been way tired from working a 100+ hour workweek.
Last edited by OverRover; Nov 27, 2017 at 09:56 AM.
I too was once nailed by a britpart hood release cable. Lasted like 2 pulls during post install testing. Not cool. They generally just suck. I avoid that label at all costs. If a site has a part I need I literally call or email first to confirm brand. Never again. There’s a reason I started calling them sh!tpart.
The headlight surrounds, the grill wiper arms, and led lights.
Ok I absolutely love the grill its freaking awesome
I am selective on britpart, giving a rear driveshaft for the LR3 a spin as we speak. So far so good.
God bless on the driveshaft. I’d as soon make one out of toothpicks and tongue depressors before using britpart for something so mechanically critical. You might get lucky. Wish you the best.
I am a cheap fool sometimes
