IMporting Porsche parts

[Zanderman]

Morning all,

I have a need for the following part:

99635595562 - ABS Hydraulic Unit

And the cheapest I can find it is from Desgin 911 who will get it from Germany for around £1150 + VAT

Just wondered if anyone knew any where in the world where I might be able to get it cheaper by importing it?

Have had a look at a few US web sites but am struggling to find anyone that has it.

So - has anyone imported parts themselves and if so where from?

Cheers!!

[richardb.jones]

Probably worth firing an email off to Gert from carnewal.com - they may be able to source it for you ?

[supermono]

I should be visiting carnewal in a couple of weeks' time. Drop me a PM if you wish...

SM

[Zanderman]

Have just dropped them an email, thanks!!

Will let you know how I get on.

[Zanderman]

Thanks!! Will check if they do it an prices etc first.

supermono said:

I should be visiting carnewal in a couple of weeks' time. Drop me a PM if you wish...

SM

[phelix]

Google shows up http://www.dcauto.gotdns.com/catalog/index.php?mod... Tis somewhat cheaper,

Edited by phelix on Monday 6th August 13:03

[Zanderman]

Thanks for that, have actually already sent these guys a couple of emails and am awaiting a response!

phelix said:

Google shows up http://www.dcauto.gotdns.com/catalog/index.php?mod... Tis somewhat cheaper,

Edited by phelix on Monday 6th August 13:03

[Zanderman]

Anyone else?

[Zanderman]

Am really struggling here, anyone else have any ideas?

[Zanderman]

[supermono]

Any luck with Carnewal?

SM

[Zanderman]

They dont do the part unfortunately. Seems to be the case in quite a few places actually.......

supermono said:

Any luck with Carnewal?

SM

[thegoose]

I would have thought it worthwhile looking for a used one. If you get it for, say £250-£400 it's probably a worthwhile saving, especially if from a reputable supplier who can be trusted to tell you accurate details of it's origins and provide a warranty. It's not like the labour will be a lot if the worst did happen and it failed and you needed another. By the sound of it, it's not a part that fails often anyway - if it was I would expect it would be more readily available new.

[Zanderman]

Sounds like a plan but I am struggling to find a used one as well. Have tried a couple of online places but no luck so far.

Anyone have any ideas of where I could find a used part?

thegoose said:

I would have thought it worthwhile looking for a used one. If you get it for, say £250-£400 it's probably a worthwhile saving, especially if from a reputable supplier who can be trusted to tell you accurate details of it's origins and provide a warranty. It's not like the labour will be a lot if the worst did happen and it failed and you needed another. By the sound of it, it's not a part that fails often anyway - if it was I would expect it would be more readily available new.

[andy43]

For 2nd hand bits, Douglas Valley breakers near Chorley have a fair few bent 911s, or try Europorsche in wembley, who have got a 964 unit on ebay for £399.
ETA from experience with other marques, online doesn't work with breakers yards

Edited by andy43 on Tuesday 14th August 20:31

[sleep envy]

who is the manufacturer?

[Zanderman]

I you mean of the part I'm not sure, are Porsche parts not made by Porsche?

sleep envy said:

who is the manufacturer?

[sleep envy]

nope, Porsche only assemble cars eg. tyre companies manufacture and supply to Porsche who fit them to the cars

[andy43]

Most likely Bosch

[Zanderman]

Tried all those places (and a few more!!) and nothing...........

Seems to be the most difficult part to get hold, no one has any. Surely there are Porsche's crashiung every day!