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    cheap OEM parts

    Its been a while since i tried to order parts from st charles isuzu and came to find out they dont sell isuzu parts anymore. Does anyone have a place to get oem parts cheap?

    I found isuzuparts.com which aint to bad but they dont sell the platinum plugs, I really dont feel like paying my dealer $24 for each plug.

    also has anyone tried the rotors on ebay? I need front rotors and was wondering if they are just as good as OEM or worse?

    thanks
    adam

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    Try Denso "iridium power" spark plugs, as good or better than stock & much le$$. IK16 is the part # & I found them for $11.99 ea. by googleing "denso iridium". Also, the local Auto Zone had them last time I checked.
    Ldub

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    since i have had my car since new and never had a problem i would really like to replace them with the OEM parts. espically the rotors and pads ( i have 100,000 miles on the front and there still the original rotors and pads )

    adam

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    eBay rotors from R1Concepts are VERY GOOD.

    eBay rotors from LeCarAutomobiles are VERY BAD. I don't know why I expected quality from someone with "LeCar" in their name...

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    OEM Parts

    Anita told me that I should always use OEM parts- she especially mentioned brake pads, and the fact that the OEM pads last a LOT longer than any aftermarkets.

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    I have no problem finding other sources of quality parts.. as long as they are quality. As far as brake pads are concerned, I have 80K miles on my VX and the pads are still good with no sign to change them up yet. My Isuzu mechanic swears on the OEM pad longevity. Maybe west coast weather conditions make them last longer???
    Anita
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    NO tell me it is not so, ??Where is Merlin at St. charles Isuzu..I just bought parts from him a month ago with free shipping and a good discont,for being a member of this club??Ask for merlin when you call see if that helps.?? I bought oem pads $110 or so from him, great no dust.....Tony B

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    You could try "Wentz Isuzu" (1-800-937-9368), they have always treated me right...though I haven't had any dealings w/ them for over a year (haven't needed any oem parts). They're in Bismarck ND.

    Ldub

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    OEM Parts

    I just ordered a fog light switch and dome light assy from St Charles on the 3/9/06 and they arrived yesterday. Didn't seem to be a issue ordering, and no mention of them not carrying isuzu parts, and it was from another parts guy, Merlin had gone home aleady.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anita
    Maybe west coast weather conditions make them last longer???
    I believe this to be a true statement

    The cold, wet, salty roads here in the winter will do a number on the underside of any vehicle!!!
    Live Free or DIE!

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    This is where I got my Denso's DENSO IRIDIUM IK 16 (5303)
    Less than $10.00 a plug at my door...
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    I guess i was wrong, they are still selling parts, I callled them about a month ago and some idiot told me they dont sell isuzu parts anymore but i just called and orderd what i needed

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    Thats great..You got me all worried..I was thinking of doing the plug change this spring.Is there any other changeble parts?,other than belt ,pvc and hoses? Tony B

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    Spark plugs

    there are some of our plugs on ebay, buy now for $48.20. Click on link in VCrossfan thread

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    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]"If its fast and reliable, its not cheap;
    if its fast and cheap, its not reliable;
    if its cheap and reliable, its not fast."


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