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Best blend door actuators?

It's time to sit together and discuss which are the most reliable blend door actuators. I've seen multiple reports that Dorman and Duralast (same?) actuators die one after another in less than a year. On the other hand, I've seen the opinion that random Chinese actuators do not break.

I have a random Amazon one which is still working fine after a year. What's your experience and with which brands?

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u/jesterc0re — 6 days ago

Is this a good quality transmission mount? Westar Gold

Sharing more pics for reference

u/jesterc0re — 17 days ago
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Can't fit strut tower brace on my '10 3.5L

Just got a ZZP 3800/W-Body strut tower brace for my 2010 LT with 3.5L. Can't fit it due to power steering line and probably alternator as well. I was optimistic because I saw lots of photos and reviews, but it appears the only ways to make it work would be to bend the power steering line or add extra plates/washers under the brace brackets. I messaged ZZP already, not sure if they would be able to help or approve return. Any experience or advice on it, please?

u/jesterc0re — 21 days ago

Some high quality photos of new Top Notch Geomet brake rotors

Just dropping them for your guys for reference and history. I'm new to all this, so I would like your opinion if those look good or not. Thanks.

u/jesterc0re — 29 days ago

I was looking for opinions and reviews online on Wagner OEX brake pads, and I don't remember plates being painted?

Looks like post-production last minute fix as they rusted out badly in the Repair Geek test video.

u/jesterc0re — 29 days ago

Top Notch on the box says their brake calipers are geoguard (same to geomet?) coated. Even though it's not mentioned online - looks about right. Some actual photos for you folks.

u/jesterc0re — 29 days ago
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This car survived 16 salty winters. It could have been much worse without the undercoating. It worth every penny to do.

u/jesterc0re — 3 months ago