Ford spare parts prices..... OMG!!!
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Hi,
I changed thermostat on EL Fairmont 5.0, tightened too much and cracked thermostat housing..
All the spare parts places said they didnt list aftermarket housings for this car. So I winced and then rang ford for a genuine part....
The guy cockily says $480 bucks mate, I got one left. It was like someone punched me square on the nose. He confirmed that its the same price and part for EB-AU.
So I called back Bursen auto parts and said I know you said you dont list it but what about an EB V8 housing. (maybe their catalogue is old). They said "you sitting down" yeah, got one, but its $90. He thought I was gonna scream but I ran as fast as I could to Grab it. On the package it says EB-AU so obviously he didnt check the first time round.
Can you beleive it $480 for a genuine thermostat housing for EL 5.0... Any other ridiculous prices for genuine ford parts??
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