Replacement parts brands
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I'd go genuine with internal engine components.
You'd probably be ok with aftermarket gaskets.
My experiences with the cheaper aftermarket parts are hit or miss, especially allmakes4x4 (which I avoid if I can).
I had a water pump last 12k miles before the bearing exploded, a brand new power steering pump dead on arrival, and new timing gears that were cast poorly and didn't fit.
You'd probably be ok with aftermarket gaskets.
My experiences with the cheaper aftermarket parts are hit or miss, especially allmakes4x4 (which I avoid if I can).
I had a water pump last 12k miles before the bearing exploded, a brand new power steering pump dead on arrival, and new timing gears that were cast poorly and didn't fit.
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I'd go genuine with internal engine components.
You'd probably be ok with aftermarket gaskets.
My experiences with the cheaper aftermarket parts are hit or miss, especially allmakes4x4 (which I avoid if I can).
I had a water pump last 12k miles before the bearing exploded, a brand new power steering pump dead on arrival, and new timing gears that were cast poorly and didn't fit.
You'd probably be ok with aftermarket gaskets.
My experiences with the cheaper aftermarket parts are hit or miss, especially allmakes4x4 (which I avoid if I can).
I had a water pump last 12k miles before the bearing exploded, a brand new power steering pump dead on arrival, and new timing gears that were cast poorly and didn't fit.
Last edited by Jwehking; 10-18-2017 at 04:47 PM. Reason: Not complete
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Anyway, the Reinz gasket kit does not include head bolts and I had to get them separate. The head cover has a really nice tab on the side with the name Victor Reinz.
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