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is $50 worth it for an early dual outlet manifold?



FYI My shop has been selling these like they are going out of style for 150$ 
all day long (these are of course crack free glassbeaded with new studs). So 
all in all 65$ is a really good deal!


>
>I paid $65 for one from a local recycler for a crack free, clean stud 
>threads, dual outlet diesel manifold with a 60 day guarantee.  I got tired 
>of searching for a decent one.  I would drive to check one out only to find 
>cracks by the O2 hole.  Others showed cracks in the runners after I sand 
>blasted them.  Another trip to return it.  I looked at few with broken 
>studs or stud holes where they tried to drill them out with a hand drill.
>     I reached a point where my time was worth far more that the $20 or $30 
>I over paid.
>     Finally, since it has to be shipped, you should discuss return 
>conditions if you have to ship it back because of problems after you 
>inspect it.  Rick.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Jeff Toomasson
>   To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>   Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 11:18 AM
>   Subject: is $50 worth it for an early dual outlet manifold?
>
>
>   This sounds a little steep to me - maybe I should get him to include 
>shipping in that??
>
>   Thanks, JT




Chris DeLong
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Seattle, WA USA
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