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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 04:55 PM
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hi again everyone...

as i was browsing for some replacement parts online, it dawned on me that it would be nice to know where honda gets their parts from (before they stick their label on them). i thought this kind of info could possibly help us shop around to get better prices for these oem parts. here's a sample list for my 95 accord ex f22b1:

timing belt ... unitta (gates?)
timing belt tensioner/adjuster ... koyo or nippon seiko
balancer belt ... unitta (gates?)
balancer shaft tensioner/adjuster ... nippon seiko
balance shaft seal ... nok
camshaft oil seal ... arai
thermostat ... fuji or nippon
i know it will be a complex list for diff year and model/trim. but does anyone know of such a list already in existence anywhere on the web?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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I bet for many parts they'll have more than one supplier. That protects Honda in case one supplier gets sloppy or greedy.
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Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:21 AM
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But when you buy honda parts they fit. Personally for what a broken timing belt will cost you I'd go with OEM. Now if you look on ebay you might be able to buy OEM off ebay or find a dealer that sell parts online at a discounted price. Remember honda's are reliable because of their parts.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 07accordSE
But when you buy honda parts they fit. Personally for what a broken timing belt will cost you I'd go with OEM. Now if you look on ebay you might be able to buy OEM off ebay or find a dealer that sell parts online at a discounted price. Remember honda's are reliable because of their parts.
yeah, you are right honda are reliable because of their parts...is because of reliable companies/vendors that honda have got their parts from.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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make a good mechanic ur friend (one who's got a business license) and have him buy parts for you. u'll get them for 20% - 50% cheaper.
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