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Genuine GM Part...
...made in China. And as if it matters, after China is (Mainland). I think I'd rather see Taiwan. At least they have more experience making inferior parts. Ok, I need to get with the times and numb myself out to this BS. I am sure this part is a replacement part same as any other. Any other BS GM might tell you, such as "to our standards" is BS all over again. This part is a washer pump. Here's the kicker, it is not even the same in appearance. It took looking at it a little, then I noticed the nipple comes out pointing toward the fender, not the radiator. Looked like it can be twisted enough to make it work. Then I go to stick it in the tank and the body of it is taller. I managed to squeeze and push and squeeze and push it in, finally. If that grommet ever leaks I'll be amazed. It's in there so tight I think the pump body would seal to the tank without the grommet
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
I'll take the first guess. Washer pump?
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
Since it seems all automakers are outsourcing everything, doesn't suprise me...
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
You got it. I don't know how I left that out. I added it in and fixed my typos.
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When I was buying N.O.S 67-72 parts 40 years ago I would have the parts guy look up a part and if it was available I'd order one or more. I checked on steering wheels for 69-72s and they were available but only in black. makes sense since Vans still used them through '78 and in '73 steering wheels went all black. I was disappointed to see a '73 style truck wheel come in. Yes, it would work. So would a '62 Impala wheel or any other pre-airbag GM wheel across decades. That's when I started using cool car steering wheels in my short beds.
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
I have a steering wheel from an 85 K5 to put on my 92 G20 because I like it better, but I never put it on. I did put on a nicer 92 wheel though. I guess I can't bring myself to make it non stock.
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
I wrench on Honda ATV's a lot. I've noticed a lot of factory Honda parts, especially seals, are now made in chyna.
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
Uh uh uh. What next? China farm out manufacturing to Timbuktu?
![]() I kind of figured Japan must be doing the same as we are, but didn't know for a fact. One thing I do know is I'm not seeing Japan made things for sale here like I used to before the "Made In China Crisis" ![]()
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Re: Genuine GM Part...
I can't even get a made in mexico part anymore it seems. WTF MATES?!?!?!
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