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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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Is OEM Distributor Caps and Rotors the best for my 97 LS400? or is a BOSCH replacement just as good? Is there another mo' betta way to go?

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Which ever cheaper is best for me. Nick T might not agree with me on this, he likes OEM. Then again he doesn't have an Engineering degree

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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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I am all for inexpensive ( not cheap ), but search around: online wholesale OEM parts tend to be about the same price as aftermarket. Why buy aftermarket if OEM is the same price?
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 04:43 PM
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Originally posted by Nick T
I am all for inexpensive ( not cheap ), but search around: online wholesale OEM parts tend to be about the same price as aftermarket. Why buy aftermarket if OEM is the same price?
Good point, thanks for reminding me
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Old Aug 13, 2003 | 05:02 PM
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I have vote for OEM, because it's a pain in the neck to replace the caps and rotors. You will need to tear down the front parts of timing belt cover in order to get to the caps and rotors. I alway recommended the customer to replace them when I do the water pump and timing belt, this way he just have to pay for parts. Just my 2 cents.
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