wazhucks

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Does anyone know what happened with R&D factory. I called them about two weeks ago to see if they could replace my valve cover and O rings (They are the only people I know who have aftermarket parts for it / do it for cheap) and they told me come by in a week. A week later I call their phone number and it doesn't work. I check their website and it says that they are located in Chino now. I called their new number and no response, so I swung by their new location and no one was there. I am planning to swing by their old location later on this week, but does anyone know what is up with them to save me gas and time?

Thanks!!

Chebosto

iTrader: (43)

any reason you're bent on going there? there are plenty of other reputable shops in the area...

wazhucks

iTrader: (17)

I've heard that they are the only shop that can fix o-ring seals on the valve cover without having to replace the whole valve cover. However, if you know a shop that can do this by all means let me know.

My usual shop said they had to order a new valve cover and each was like 200 dollars, so 400 total without labor... ouch!

Chebosto

iTrader: (43)

we have a sticky.

https://my350z.com/forum/southern-ca...cal-shops.html

call around.


redoing o-ring seals sometimes can back fire if the proper replacement seal is not done correctly, then you'll have to do it twice.

most shops will just say get a new OEM piece which was properly set from factory so they dont have to deal with the potential issue ever coming up and you, the owner, complaining of a bad reseal.

buy the parts, do it yourself. learn about the car, or just pay for labor if you dont have tools/time/experience, etc.

always trade offs, but in general, Time = Money, which would you rather have.