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    kudakidd

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    What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « on: March 05, 2008 - 01:16:28 PM »
    There are some used parts that I refuse to buy. One of them is a clutch throw-out bearing. Believe it or not, I saw one up for auction on eBay. I know some are on a tight budget but sometimes the piece o' mind is worth a few more bucks. What about you guys/gals? Any used parts you refuse to buy or use on your C/C?
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    Offline 72hemi

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #1 on: March 05, 2008 - 01:22:28 PM »
    Clutch assembly, brake pads, brake shoes, pretty much any parts that generally gets replaced during the course of routine maintanance.
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    Offline Pistol Gripper

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #2 on: March 05, 2008 - 01:39:09 PM »
    Prety much any wear part.  Wheel bearings, clutch, water pump, U joints, belts, hoses, bulbs.  You get the idea.

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #3 on: March 05, 2008 - 02:31:53 PM »
    Quote from: Pistol Gripper on March 05, 2008 - 01:39:09 PM
    Prety much any wear part.  Wheel bearings, clutch, water pump, U joints, belts, hoses, bulbs.  You get the idea.

    P.G.

     :iagree:  Also some electrical parts, like ECU, resistor, spark plugs, wires...any part that is cheap enough to buy new... Front end parts...

    My friend wanted to sell his used front end parts from his '68 Charger online...I didn't think anyone would want them...  :dunno:
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #4 on: March 05, 2008 - 03:34:25 PM »
     :iagree:In addition to the above, carpet.  At the current prices why put up with moldy, faded and smelly carpet.
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    sleepychallenger

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #5 on: March 05, 2008 - 03:44:23 PM »
    for my chally, any rubber parts really, brake hoses, bushings.  then the norm, filters...
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    Offline Rare_T_A

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #6 on: March 05, 2008 - 03:47:23 PM »
    Torque converters.
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #7 on: March 05, 2008 - 04:34:17 PM »
    No one has said anything about used camshafts. I see a lot of them for sale :clueless:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #8 on: March 05, 2008 - 05:07:26 PM »
    I just some Hemi valve springs for sale starting at 99 cent for a bunch. 0 bids.

    What's that tell you.
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #9 on: March 05, 2008 - 05:38:05 PM »
    cams-unless they are rollers, like someone else said-torque converters unless I know the seller really well, underwear.......
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #10 on: March 05, 2008 - 05:52:50 PM »
    My track record with switches isn't good.   :grinno:  I think I threw out 3 dash dimmers, and at least one headlight switch.  :lol:


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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #11 on: March 05, 2008 - 05:55:03 PM »
    Quote from: MEK-Dangerfield on March 05, 2008 - 05:52:50 PM
    My track record with switches isn't good.   :grinno:  I think I threw out 3 dash dimmers, and at least one headlight switch.  :lol:


       Mike

    Dang, still have all my factory switches here. lol, you're a monster on those poor toggles and rheostats
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #12 on: March 05, 2008 - 06:02:39 PM »
    Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on March 05, 2008 - 05:55:03 PM
    Dang, still have all my factory switches here. lol, you're a monster on those poor toggles and rheostats

    No, I bought them in unkown condition hoping they would work. Guess what??   :banghead:  :banghead:  :banghead:
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #13 on: March 05, 2008 - 06:11:59 PM »
    I dont think there is anything wrong with buying a good used converter....  :2cents:
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    Re: What Used Part would you NOT Buy?
    « Reply #14 on: March 05, 2008 - 06:27:30 PM »
    I would never buy a used converter , if the last trans failed it could wash all the debris into your good trans & wreck it
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