The main problem with used parts is that what wears on
one, wears on another. Went through two used water
pumps in a couple of months before I broke down and
bought a new one. That one has lasted. Have had
similar problems with reusing old parts.
If you are saying the demand will be there because
there will always be a demand for parts, you are
probably right. The Series trucks are kinda like the
Model T and parts will be available to keep the old
ones on the road for practically forever. Given the
tax laws in a lot of places, it's a lot cheaper to
keep an old one running than to replace it with a
newer, taxed version. Problem is, the factory parts
are usually easier to install, come with proper
fasteners, slightly better fit, etc. Know there may
be exceptions, but I've never had a problem with a
factory part. Can't say that about all aftermarket
parts that I've bought, however.
Aloha
Peter O.
--- Mark Pilkington <mark@skywagons.com> wrote:
>
> I seriously believe that we are not going to be
> short of any Land Rover parts
> for years and years to come. Just think of all the
> old and obscure vehicles
> that you see on the roads and at shows that are able
> to be owned and
> maintained. I know a lot of you have been to the UK,
> but if you haven't, you
> would be stunned to see how many Land Rovers there
> are there. Go to the town
> square in any country town on market day and stand
> in one spot and you will be
> able to turn through 360 degrees and see at least 10
> oldies, 90's and various
> others. They are like Toyota's in Japan. There will
> always be parts. I
> recently bought a water pump for a Series One. It as
> not easy, but I got it.
> It was new and cheap and works perfectly.
> Just a thought. No need to panic.
> Kind regards,
> Mark
>
> Eyekelly@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Does anyone have a definitive list of what fast
> disappearing Land Rover
> > genuine parts we should be stocking in order to
> keep our rigs on the road?
> > TeriAnn?
> >
> > Ian Kelly
> >
> > 1970 Series IIA 88"
> > (the daily driver)
> > Los Angeles
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