original service parts or not?

petrolheid · Jun 1, 2015

Hello guys, looking for some advice re service parts.

Just got my 1st L322, 2002 4.4 V8.

Im looking to do full service including gearbox.

Do I need to use original parts or are after market just as good?

many thnx

Saint.V8 · Jun 1, 2015

Where possible stick to OEM.

Sometimes the cost of OEM is not much more than AM, but in others OEM is considerably more, so a decent AM supplier is more 'palletable'.

My rule is, if it is a safety system i.e. Steering or brakes, stick to OEM, else pick the the best alternative.

Only place never to fanny about with is the gearbox oil and filter...use only a genuine Filtran filter and quality correct spec gearbox oil.....yes the oil is expensive, but anything else will trash your box costing a darn sight more!

RRkev · Jun 2, 2015

agree with comments on gearbox above, i tend to use britpart air filter & pollen filter and M.A.N oil filter with castrol oil, i also use decent brand spark plugs, although never done the fuel filter yet as i run lpg and only do about a mile a day on petrol

Datatek · Jun 2, 2015

Just steer clear of Britpart if it is a part that rotates.

petrolheid · Jun 2, 2015

Thnx for info guys!! much appreciated!!!!

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