i looked up the seals and there is two brands one is arai and the other is nok. one cost 2.70 cents and the other is .43 cents why the significant difference.

which one do i need let me know thanks. thius is for a 98 jap spec itr engine. thanks

 

valve stem.....arent these the things on wheels?

 

either will be fine. I've used the cheapies before... but havn't had a chance to compare them to the more expensive ones. Anyone have first hand experience with the differences?

D

 

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Once again you prove yourself to be a genius.

D

 

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Once again you prove yourself to be a genius.

D</TD></TR></TABLE>

:middlefinger:

 

lol

I don't think there is anything wrong with going with a cheap one. Choose whatever looks best to you. I have yet to have any problems with running a cheap one.

 

I have run both, and I can't tell the difference. The only difference that I can see is the price. Just remember that the intake valve seals and the exhaust valve seals are different. The exhaust seals have black springs, the intake seals have shiny springs.

 

oops meant tp put valve seals but all you genius knew what i was talking about cool. i'll try the cheaper one. thanks

 

Bringing the dead meat alive AGAIN

ok so someone please tell me which is which lol

12210-PZ1-004 SEAL A $0.86 * 8 = 6.88
12211-PZ1-004 SEAL B $4.26 * 8 = 34.08

DAMN such a differance in price lol
i took a closer look and the spring on them is only differance.

. yeah i just wanted to know what goes where thanks

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is this correct?

 

did i get ripped off by acura? lol

i bought these last jun and never knew until now hah

it says the LIST price is 1.09 and sale at 4.26 each for this ( 12211-pz1-004)
1.04 and sale at .86 each for this ( 12210-pz1-004)

 

The two sets are:

12210-PZ1-003 Intake Valve Stem Seals (ARAI)
12211-PZ1-003 Exhaust Valve Stem Seals (ARAI)

and

12210-PZ1-004 Intake Valve Stem Seals (NOK)
12211-PZ1-004 Exhaust Valve Stem Seals (NOK)

Here's some fact:

1. They will all supercede to the "004" number.
2. The only difference between the "003" and the "004" number is the individualized packaging on the "003". (It's also in a peachy pink bag for people like RTW Ryan.)
3. There are no technical difference other than manufacturing process. By price, I'm assuming that NOK has a higher production rate because they sell in a bag of ten vs individual bags. ARAI has a better Marketing team.
4. A general rule of thumb for people to use when looking at Honda part numbers: The third number on the third set in a honda part number (XXXXX-XXX-XXO) tells who manufacturers the part. So if the only difference is that number between part numbers, then the part is identical just manufactured by a different company.

 

when i got mine i paid 4.26 each. i think i did get ripped off..cuz now it's back to like a dollar each

 

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How long ago was this? Doesn't your local dealer rape you regardless?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by len &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">How long ago was this? Doesn't your local dealer rape you regardless?</TD></TR></TABLE>

it was from sunnyside acura. i sent them email but no reply lol

it's long time ago.. like 2005 june. so i cant say too much about it

i had them ordered last summer and i didnt end up doing my motor.. so i didnt really notice until lately

 

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Hahaha...That's awesome customer service! How about this, if you don't need it, why don't you send it back to me and I'll refund the cost of parts back to you so you can at least have some money back. Even though you broke my heart and went elsewhere.

 

Just checking if the last 18 years have offered up a preference for Arai or NOK?

Price is now the same for both