Parts question made in China...

silversleeves · Post by **silversleeves** » 05 Oct 2010, 09:17

I just picked up two outer tie rods at the local Volvo shop (not dealer), one was stamped made in Germany and the other was suspiciously void of any markings. I paid the same for both, should I take them back and get two from the same manufacturer or I am I being too picky about Made in China parts?

t5ftw · Post by **t5ftw** » 05 Oct 2010, 10:10

I don't know about the quality difference. But if I were you, I would just bring it back while I could. That would make me feel better.

Post by **charlyW** » 05 Oct 2010, 15:10

Chances are they're both the same quality although German parts are renowned for being good quality since Volvo is Chinese now it might be the new parts coming through.

99% of all Volvo Turbochargers are made in China !!!!

twncty · Post by **twncty** » 05 Oct 2010, 17:25

These days the German company might have a production facility in China! Several coporations manufacture parts in China although retain country of origin (where shipped from) stamping. Or the bushings and sub-parts might be from China but the casting from Germany. Who knows!

pafro · Post by **pafro** » 06 Oct 2010, 07:44

I agree with the above statements. Check the original Volvo break pads.. Made in India.
Not everything made in Asia is bad.