Jim Yanik <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote in
news:Xns9CBB50C54A0BDjyaniklocalnetcom@216.168.3.4 4:


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>
> how do you KNOW the aftermarket part is "well-designed/manufactured"?
> At least with a true Honda part,you know it meets all specs.



And that makes ALL the difference in the world.

It's why a FRAM oil filter is of excellent quality when purchased with a
blue can and the "Honda" logo on it, but an aftermarket FRAM has a
questionable reputation.


>
> Now,if you could find out who is Honda's OEM manufacturer for that
> part... then you could go buy it aftermarket.
>



Honda thermostats are made by Nippon Thermostat (NTCL).

AFAIK, NTCL is like Showa, in that they do OEM-only. No aftermarket.


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