[Healeys] Problems with SC Parts

[Chris Dimmock]

Is this a new problem?
14 years ago, when I restored my BJ8, and after I'd bought "new" brake master,
clutch master,rear wheel slave cylinders, clutch slave cylinder etc... My
brake mate said "perfect. Now let's send them all away to get them resleeved
in stainless steel, and then they will be round, won't leak, can be rekitted,
and won't fail".
I did. He was right.
I don't know what the issue is, but a new alloy wheel cylinder on EBay or
whatever, is no comparison to a 48 year old original.
I blame the recent rise in technology like chrome plated plastic....
;-)
Me

Sent from me

On 13/01/2013, at 8:48 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs at chello.nl> wrote:

> There may be an other option. Try to figure out if the main company is on
the stock market. If it is do not buy, they only act in the interest of the
share holders. Buy from a private company if at all possible. There lies the
biggest chance of interest in selling quality goods as these small companies
are usually run by enthusiasts. Do not expect a computer run parts lists,
expensive catalogues or a decent store/shop here. They also usually have rare
NOS parts in tatty boxes and second hand stuff..
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
>
> Op 13-1-2013 10:08, josef-eckert at t-online.de schreef:
>> Derek,
>>
>>    You and I are the minority of customers buying most of the parts
>> needed over the counter. To have a look on the part and decide if you
>> really want the quality presented. I really try to avoid to buy parts
>> by postal order and let them delivered. My experience is so bad, I
>> learnt my lesson. But coming to statistics, more than 97% of goods
>> value are sold by postal order, less than 3% over the counter. It
>> doesn`t matter, if you ship from the UK or Germany. Sorry it does.
>> Shipping costs are cheaper from Germany.
>>
>>    Josef Eckert
>>
>>    Germany
>>
>>    Von: Derek Job <derek.c.job at gmail.com>
>>
>>    An: "josef-eckert at t-online.de" <josef-eckert at t-online.de>
>>
>>    Cc: Simon Lachlan <simon.lachlan at homecall.co.uk>, Forum Healeys
>> <Healeys at autox.team.net>
>>
>>    Betreff: Re: [Healeys] Problems with SC Parts
>>
>>    Datum: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 09:55:18 +0100
>>
>>         Basically as far as SC Parts goes, they are no longer a British
>> supplier.They are a branch office