BEWARE aftermarket fan bracket
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BEWARE aftermarket fan bracket
Just thought id let you guys know.
I recently rebuilt my 3.4l from the ground up(For a motor swap)
Just turned 400 miles on the engine and I hear my belt squeal. So I pop the hood and find my fan bracket has cracked and almost completely fallen off So I got the thing back to my house and take it all apart and I cannot believe what I saw.
The bracket was made from POT METAL! I was so pissed that i threw the bracket on the ground and it literally shattered. I know you are all going to say you get what you pay for and now I know why to use OEM parts.
BEWARE CHEAP PARTS!
I recently rebuilt my 3.4l from the ground up(For a motor swap)
Just turned 400 miles on the engine and I hear my belt squeal. So I pop the hood and find my fan bracket has cracked and almost completely fallen off So I got the thing back to my house and take it all apart and I cannot believe what I saw.
The bracket was made from POT METAL! I was so pissed that i threw the bracket on the ground and it literally shattered. I know you are all going to say you get what you pay for and now I know why to use OEM parts.
BEWARE CHEAP PARTS!
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i bought some taillight lenses awhile ago from sandman.. at least i think thats who i bought it from... or it was the chrome mirrors or bumper ends... he seemed to be a good seller, answered every question i had, i could always get ahold of him, etc.
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it was off ebay and they guy said he would give me a 1 year no questions warranty and I have yet to hear back from him 4 days later
All you have to do is make sure it is made out of ALUMINUM
All you have to do is make sure it is made out of ALUMINUM
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If not, can you tell us what it says.
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That's your key right there......el cheapo, danger, danger.
I've learned what to look for now after doing mine.
This thread should help on what to look for:
http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...27277#msg27277
I've learned what to look for now after doing mine.
This thread should help on what to look for:
http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.ph...27277#msg27277
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Usually I'd agree, but have you priced the fan bracket from Toyota? They don't sell it by itself, you have to also buy the pulleys and fan clutch. I've heard the 3vz fan bracket is $750 MSRP
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And i would rather go new OEM and have to not worry, rather than keep buying junk aftermarket brackets that go bad every 6 months. How much money are you REALLY saving?
Not sure why they dont sell it seperatly, that is really stupid. It cant cost over $100 to build it, especially given the number they likely would sell if it wasn't $750.
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Well how about a good used part?
And i would rather go new OEM and have to not worry, rather than keep buying junk aftermarket brackets that go bad every 6 months. How much money are you REALLY saving?
Not sure why they dont sell it seperatly, that is really stupid. It cant cost over $100 to build it, especially given the number they likely would sell if it wasn't $750.
And i would rather go new OEM and have to not worry, rather than keep buying junk aftermarket brackets that go bad every 6 months. How much money are you REALLY saving?
Not sure why they dont sell it seperatly, that is really stupid. It cant cost over $100 to build it, especially given the number they likely would sell if it wasn't $750.
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Has anyone found a source for the fan bracket bearings?I have tried locally with some of the bearing suppliers that always had what I needed but no luck.I have several brackets that need bearings.
Thanks
Shubey
Thanks
Shubey
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The OEM bearing for the fan bracket is made by NSK if that helps you at all.
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