Anyone used Beck-Arnley valve gaskets?
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Anyone used Beck-Arnley valve gaskets?
I'm a huge OEM part advocate, but has anyone used the Beck-Arnley valve cover gasket set? The OEM set for just the 2 gasket's is $28 and the complete Beck-Arnley set is $34. Seems like a no brainer for the OEM until you add plug seals and bolt grommets. That adds $90 to the $28. The semi-circular plugs are like $9 each so I'll probably just reseal those with Toyota FIPG.
For those who have used the Beck-Arnley set do you recall where it was made? Sometimes you can find aftermarket packaged parts that are sourced from the OE. I sort of doubt that is the case here but who knows.
PS I meant to say 'valve cover gaskets' but cannot edit the title.
For those who have used the Beck-Arnley set do you recall where it was made? Sometimes you can find aftermarket packaged parts that are sourced from the OE. I sort of doubt that is the case here but who knows.
PS I meant to say 'valve cover gaskets' but cannot edit the title.
Last edited by Banshee365; 10-08-16 at 11:14 AM.
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Yes, a year ago I bought and put in a set of BECK/ARNLEY (0361725) and 'Made in Japan' is written on the package. It's holding up so far....;o)....
PS: BECK/ARNLEY 1032486 drive flex shaft joint I can recommend too.
PS: BECK/ARNLEY 1032486 drive flex shaft joint I can recommend too.
Last edited by plexus914; 10-08-16 at 01:02 PM.
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Sounds good. I also found an Amazon review saying the contents were made in Japan. Good enough for me. With an OEM set costing $120 I think this is a good compromise.
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I've said it before elsewhere on here, its a world market now, OEM does not always mean made in Japan, and isn't Toyota building cars here in the us? OEM could be parts from any place on this planet. The cheapest of cheapest parts could be the same as the OEM parts you pay top dollar for.
Just look at this post for where parts are made and thinking one brand is best etc.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...er-pulley.html
Just look at this post for where parts are made and thinking one brand is best etc.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...er-pulley.html
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There you have it. I can only assume the spark plug tube seals currently in the car are original. If that is the case they are not identical to the Beck-Arnley ones. The originals are red and the BA's are black. Although, after just looking up the p/n 11193-15010 in an image search, I see photos of black ones in Toyota package. OEM's do change suppliers while keeping the same p/n often.
Last edited by Banshee365; 10-10-16 at 11:27 AM.
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I have to reel in my previous comment... I actually purchased and installed the fel-pro gaskets, not the b.a. ones.
The spark plug seals are blue in this kit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The spark plug seals are blue in this kit.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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