Re: Why price differential in gasket sets?

[Ian Lomax <sfalfisto@domain.elided>]

Yes there is.  We all know all too well the problems
Alfa's can have with head gaskets.  I'm sure some of
this stems from poor maintenance, but poor-quality
aftermarket gaskets certainly don't help.  If you
compare them side-by-side, you'll see the difference.

After 8 years of Alfa ownership there are two things I
always source OEM.  Gaskets, and rubber bits
(suspension parts, motor mounts, etc).  In the past
I've received aftermarket pedal pads that just plain
didn't fit the pedals, and sway bar bushings that
failed within a week.  

When I rebuilt my 2L I used all OEM alfa gaskets,
since I don't want to pull that engine again anytime
soon.  If I have to do the job twice I'm not saving
much money...

Cheers,
Ian Lomax 
71 Spider
94 164LS

--- Kevin Trent <trentkc@domain.elided> wrote:
> I have noticed that a full engine gasket set for a
> 1750 ranges in price 
> from around $85 to as much as $220 among several
> vendors.  I believe the 
> low priced gasket sets are aftermarket and the most
> expensive are from Alfa 
> Romeo, but both sets claim to have all gaskets and
> seals.
> 
> That is a big price spread.  I know "you get what
> you pay for" is generally 
> true to some extent, but does this hold true for a
> gasket set?  Why would 
> one be so much more expensive?  Is there THAT much
> difference in materials 
> and qualify?
> 
> Thanks,  //KCT, Powell TN
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