timing belt sourcing

[John Larson]

On 6/13/2014 2:17 PM, Jan Pinkowish wrote:
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> If you have a local CarQuest, check to see if they are a WorldPac supplier.  If they are, they can get the Conti belt for you,and you shouldn't have to pay for shipping.
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> Here in CT, I have 2 WorldPac warehouses available to my local CarQuest.  I can get parts same day if in the warehouse.  If not, they are shipped from NJ location and available next day.
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> previously, Dewitt Harridon wrote:
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> I can find the OEM Continental TB (Audi 034-109-119) on sites like
> GermanAutoParts and GPR at about $11 but the UPS shipping is more than
> that. AutohausAZ offers a cheaper shipping method but they describe their
> belt as a CRP-Conitech product. Does anyone have a feel for the relative
> quality of the two manufacturers? Or perhaps a better on-line parts store?
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> Thanks,
> DeWitt Harrison
> 1988 5ktq
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I would be surprised if any Carquest couldn't get parts from Worldpac, 
they own it.  Of course, Carquest has recently been gobbled up by 
Advance Auto Parts, so that availability may have changed.  
Unfortunately, Carquest stores use a rather aggressive markup policy on 
Worldpac sourced parts, so deals may not be what you'd like.

John