crp parts?

[e30onBBSs]

Anyone ever buy these parts? On fcp for new valves they are 1/3 the price. Are valves something "you get what you pay for" or is $31 crack pipe?

https://www.fcpeuro.com/BMW-parts/325i?year=1989&e=177&m=20&keywords=exhaust%20valve

[15Michaeljoseph]

I don't know anything but take the fact that "CRP" is close to "Crap" as a slight warning. From my uneducated perspective I put these in the Karlyn/URO category. Hope someone else chimes in with helpful info.

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[FredK]

CRP automotive distributes Continental Contitech belts in the US, as well as Rein and a few other brands. I don't think it's crap. The parts are usually around mid-grade. $9 valve seems a bit cheap though.

[e30onBBSs]

I read up on their website and they seem pretty legit, may be outsourced which is ok.

On another note, what are these orange things that come in a valve stem seal kit? Never seen them before

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-valve-stem-oil-seal-n-a-750il-11349059172oe

[kickinindian]

they protect the top of the stem when you are installing

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