Who has the best aftermarket parts?

qburrtqburrt Band Wagon
in Engine & Drivetrain
Hi Y'all!

I'm trying to buy all the parts for a timing belt job I'm planning on my 87 Honda Civic Wagon. I got the OEM timing belt and water pump, but the tensioner has been discontinued from Honda OEM. I've been looking around for a decent aftermarket replacement but can't quite decide. My first choice was Napa but they have to special order the part and charge me UPS shipping too (about $65 total). I am skeptical about CSK Kragen but they have a Gates brand one or a Beck Arnley one for about $47. Autozone has a Duralast brand one for $40.

If anyone knows the best aftermarket brand for Honda parts please post.

thanks in advance

-alex

Comments

  • udubrx7udubrx7 Senior Wagonist
    OEM Honda is the best, you could take yours off and press the bearing out, and order a new bearing from a supplier based on the number stamped in the dust shield. Based on what is stamped on there, a supplier should be able to tell what company made it and what the specs are for that given parts number.

    OR rockauto.com has the Gates brand one for $25

    http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carco ... ttype,5721

    Put the code "35562452924343" with no quotes in the field "How did you hear about us" when you order and it will give you 5% off. They just sent me that code in an email this morning!
  • ragenasianragenasian Moderator
    I have used parts from all those companies you quoted and have never had any problems with them. Sure OEM is the best but the others work.

    Rockauto is a good company to buy from just watch the shipping since they ship from different locations. You can order three different items and pay shipping 3 different times.
  • udubrx7udubrx7 Senior Wagonist
    yeah thats my only problem with rockauto. they have some sweet warehouse closeout deals sometimes though!
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