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MAT ED30:
i could be up for a feul pump maybe  :smiley:

bacillus:

--- Quote from: MAT ED30 on March 25, 2009, 09:31:32 pm ---i could be up for a feul pump maybe  :smiley:

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Aren't you concerned that JKM only got around 1 in 3 AT rebuild pumps to be acceptable to their standards?

tony_danza:
I've asked Autotech about this issue and sent them a copy of JKMs post about the 1:3, I understand there may have also been a revision in design last year?.. but regardless, I want a satisfactory response for sure before I spend money.

I don't want in any way to question JKMs testing or reasons for changing supplier, they're experts, I'm not. But, I'd be interested in hearing the other side of the story.

Based on what I've seen on the likes of the Vortex, where people just straight slag each other off seemingly, APR's main selling point seems to be a lot of "it's more expensive, so it must be better, right?" - sure, I believe you get what you pay for, but I also believe this can be exploited. A best ever luxury Shepherds Pie tastes just as disgusting as a value one and a value apple tastes just as good as the best ever luxury.. it's all in the marketing, bang the price right up and make out the others are inferior.

tony_danza:
Update so far.

Autotech confirm they have revised their pump design last year, I don't think JKM have used them for over a year - so it's entirely possible there may have been a few dodgy ones pre-revision. I no reason to doubt JKM's 1:3 figure and I guess AT are never going to say that they got it that wrong... but the fact they acknowledge there was an issue and they made a revision is very encouraging.

I understand why JKM choose not to use them if that was the case, in fact I applaud their choice of customer service over making a fast buck and dealing with problems later  :happy2:

But, Regal still do sell them along with a couple of others and there's not been one report of a dodgy one since the revision...UK or States.

It's up to people to decide for themselves I guess, but at least we know how it has progressed since the problems at JKM.

There's none in stock now until the end of April though, bah!

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