Re: Parts specials ...

[harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

Please, all be advised that it is the RIGHT tie rod that is needed for the turbo
swap, not the left side that is offered by TPC for $40.

harrison

Buchholz, Steven wrote:

>
>
> tPC has got some interesting parts on their weekly special this week
> (http://www.thepartsconnection.com) ... I'll spare the more mundane items;
> but if I recall correctly, others have reported that to install a turbo
> engine in a 4kq you need a left front tie rod from an urq ... if that is
> indeed the case, tPC is closing them out for ~$40 (857 419 801D).
>
> I also checked out the Impex sale (http://www.zstarr.com/impex/index.html)
> and they've got "Nitro Balls" (AKA "bombs") for 5kTQs on sale for ~$210 (857
> 612 061B ... is what they say, but Carlsen says that is a bad number and 857
> 612 061C is a good one ... may want to check this).  I didn't contact them
> as I picked one up from Blau for $10-$20 more a couple weeks ago ... I saw
> some other posts that sounded like others may be looking.  BTW,  tPC has the
> correct part number on special for ~$220 ...
>
> I have no interest in either supplier ... just providing general info ...
> (AKA - IUD)
>
> Cheers!
> Steve Buchholz
> San Jose, CA (USA)