One of the problems with a cross/reference is keeping it updated. For instance Bop-Geon is no longer available. Some parts work and some have been changed so now they don't work. If you buy a crossed part and it doesn't fit the store won't take it back. You don't get the help and advice from the venders. Many times when people get parts they don't get what they really need. When you call the vendors they will work with you to make sure you get what you need (not always the same as what you want). As much as they want to sell parts they also want happy customers. They don't make money sending parts back and forth and it makes them look good when you fix things the FIRST time. Belts and hoses are different. So are bulbs, fuses, bolts, etc. These things are easily crossed over. David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jake Kamphoefner <jakekamp@xxxx> wrote: > > > I agree with both Cain and Joe Kuchan about the side of road repairs. I'd never admit that a cross for belts, fuel pump, and similar is a bad thing to have. --But there's only so much you can replace while on the road. > > Something else I should add is that knowledge is the best tool. Do a " To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/