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Old 03-01-2015, 09:16 PM   #13
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I have also had pretty good experiences with used parts off ebay. I do try to buy low milage parts when it can be determined and from reliable sellers. Another big consideration for me is the difficulty involved in replacing it if it did turn out to be bad. Some jobs are so labor intensive that it just doesn't make sense to take a chance on a used part. Unfortunately you can even get a defective new part.
No truer words have been spoken. If it's a labor intensive job, don't take the chance. My starter was making the embarrassing squeal noise so I bought a new starter vs doing a lube job on the current starter and having it do the same thing a few months later. This is not a job I want to do again anytime soon.
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