Sounds like a Mopar failing Scott. Certainly no trouble sourcing factory
parts in New Zealand. Delays and cost are worst problem. Dealing with the
aftermarket manufacturers is always best for us. Careful selection gets
superior parts, better service and price.
Chris Harris.
> So I need new pistons, rings and rod bearings for my two year old Mopar
> 500 cid crate motor and I want new rod bolts. But Mopar does not stock the
> bearings or the rod bolts and we are doubtful whether or not I'll get 8
> pistons or the rings. Who is running the show there. So now I've got
> pistons coming from Detroit, bearings coming from Georgia and rod bolts
> coming in from Eagle rods wherever they are located.I bought the crate
> motor because two years ago you could get everything from Chrysler, now
> they are no longer supplying the stuff, only two years later. Any bonehead
> in business 101 could tell you this is a piss poor way to run a business.
> Thankfully I am only a border away and all of this stuff can be shipped
> quickly, but I wonder do you Ford and Chevy guys run into this kind of BS
> ?
> Scott
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