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Why so Expensive?

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 3:17 pm
by BushBoy
Hi,
my dads donaldson snorkel pre filter broke a while ago, so he was looking at getting a scoop replacement,
problem was they were about 70 or 80 dollars, so he didn't get one
he been going without one for 6 months now
why is a molded piece of plastic so expensive?
its rediculous

cheers

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 3:41 pm
by spazbot
becuase they are a common part to replace, ppl like to goto car parks and shopping cetners and get them , so the parts places charge a arm and a leg for em
try a wreckers

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 5:44 pm
by 4sum4
I`ve got an air tec one for sale if it helps you.

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 6:07 pm
by landy_man
spazbot wrote:, ppl like to goto car parks and shopping cetners and get them


a good reason to put a few small tek screws in.. ;)

Re: Why so Expensive?

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 7:53 pm
by bogged
BushBoy wrote:Hi,
my dads donaldson snorkel pre filter broke a while ago, so he was looking at getting a scoop replacement,
problem was they were about 70 or 80 dollars, so he didn't get one
he been going without one for 6 months now
why is a molded piece of plastic so expensive?
its rediculous

cheers


How much is the complete snorkel worth? $400-500? $70 for the ram is cheap... How much were you expecting?

If you dont want it, dont pay! Supply and demand...

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:09 pm
by MUSS
:shock: bogged......why do you always have to be agressive like that dude......"if ya dont want it dont buy it" he was merely stating a fact :finger:


you can get donaldson pre-cleaners for bout 25-30 bucks now and they are genuine try goin to a truck accessory shop they will most likely be able to help ya out with eithe a ram air or pre-cleaner

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 8:15 pm
by bogged
JAKE wrote::shock: bogged......why do you always have to be agressive like that dude......"if ya dont want it dont buy it" he was merely stating a fact :finger:


Been at hospital for 2 days with wife, anyone who has been stuck in one of them places for 2 days is allowed to kill the first 3 people they see....

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 9:21 pm
by Bluey
is the bub ok?

Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2003 10:18 pm
by bogged
Bluey wrote:is the bub ok?


yea still ok, but doing weird things, Tunneling into the wall of the Uterus or the baby motel what ever that is, causing some bleeding.. She woke up screaming that she was bleeding the other night, fuck I nearly went thru the ceiling fan.. .

Up to hospital, they said theres nothing wrong, usual story to free up a bed...

Dr Admitted her Saturday Morning for More ultrasounds, theres still a heart beat and shit, so yea all ok, just shit scared myself at the moment, specially when you hear shit like this - Mother gives birth in corridor, left with dying baby
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2003/12/19/1071337135414.html

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 8:55 am
by GUpatrol
Have you tried to chase the Filter specialist......I have heard they have them for half that price......only dose not have the donaldson sticker and the top tin cover is un painted

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 3:33 pm
by bj on roids
4sum4 wrote:I`ve got an air tec one for sale if it helps you.


how much?

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 3:59 pm
by 4sum4
$15

Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2003 4:17 pm
by bj on roids
4sum4 wrote:$15
sorry guys, at the moment, its mine, depending on certain conditions.

Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 9:57 am
by 4sum4
Bushboy its still for sale if you need it

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:28 am
by BushBoy
4sum4 wrote:Bushboy its still for sale if you need it


Na no need to worry, thanks, you can sell it, just was wondering why plastic has such a high price tag.
might get dad to have a look here tho

oh and the snorkel wasn't $400 - $500, it was a rusty old one that came with the car.

thanks guys

Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 11:55 am
by ISUZUROVER
You can buy Donaldson Air Rams as Well as pre cleaners from truck accessory places quite cheaply. I have bought 2 from QLD diesel spares for $30 each.