tyregeezer · Jul 4, 2024

Received today an oil pump advertised as the latest version of fords pump turned up immediately notice no part number or fomoco symbol is ground off, emailed company they said ford insists on part numbers removed when not sold directly from LR is this true can anyone confirm? Please

Stanleysteamer · Jul 4, 2024

Sounds like a snow job to me, but who really knows?

tyregeezer · Jul 4, 2024

Spoke to the guy on line he stated wherever you get it from will come with numbers removed unless bought directly from LR doesn't sound right never bought anything before with part numbers filed off but will call paddocks or someone have to know but has offered me full refund but I could be wrong have ordered other stuff today but not from evilbay, craddocks, maltings etc

tyregeezer · Jul 4, 2024

Meant to put craddocks maltings instead of evilbay

Andy Warren · Jul 4, 2024

Funny I got a Siemans maf for my D2 & the LR emblem had been ground off, all other markings were identical to the genuine one ! It's still working a treat when I check with the live readings on my Foxwell.

tyregeezer · Jul 4, 2024

Strange mate going to check with maltings or jgs in the morning he told me this has been going on for about a year

AllanWorms · Jul 4, 2024

I regularly gets parts with the logo ground off. Parts are generally made by after marker manufacturers even when the cars are new, and they can't sell the parts they outside of the "dealer network" with someone elses trademarks on them.

They are generally pricey aftermarket parts (not Ebay or amazon tat), from reputable OE manufacturers.

It was very common on BMW parts made by OEM manufacturers and even recently got a tensioner for Dads Subaru - it had the Subaru logo and number ground off from exactly where his factory one had them.

Having it ground off is probably MORE likely to make it genuine, than HAVING the part number and logo, because the counterfeiters leave the logo on

AllanWorms · Jul 4, 2024

What brand was the outer packaging?

tyregeezer · Jul 5, 2024

Took a pic only label on packaging says part numbers reference only but had part removed, never heard of this grinding off before should be easy to check when maltings opens was bought elsewhere

tyregeezer · Jul 5, 2024

Just called maltings no one had heard of this paddocks neither, going to keep fishing

1988smithy · Jul 5, 2024

I've had it before on parts advertised as OEM/Genuine but ike you, I'd want a definitive answer on something as vital as an oil pump

gstuart · Jul 5, 2024

tyregeezer said:
Just called maltings no one had heard of this paddocks neither, going to keep fishing

Hi mate

Have u tried advanced as there very helpful if u tell them u belong to several Land Rover forums, has a great reputation on the D3/4 forum of trustworthy suppliers and u know ur get quality items

Advanced Factors

Our business address is NO COUNTER SALES Advanced Factors Limited Unit 10 Chancerygate Business Centre Manor House Avenue Southampton UK SO15 0AE Our

www.advancedfactors.co.uk

Hope u get the answers as must confess haven’t come across that before

tyregeezer · Jul 5, 2024

just got reply from very helpful chap james at JGS see email well I Never apparently now the norm

gstuart · Jul 5, 2024

tyregeezer said:
just got reply from very helpful chap james at JGS see email well I Never apparently now the norm

Hi mate

Many thks for the update , I was wondering would u like me to ask a few people over on the D3 forum for u as I know mechanics and suppliers so more than happy to ask them

Of course wouldn’t mention the company name

But of course wouldn’t do it out of respect to u my friend

Thks again

Gary

tyregeezer · Jul 5, 2024

Many thanks mate was a suprise to me, but that is now two LR specialist agreed, apparently ford will not allow their parts to be sold with part numbers and logos so OEM manufacturers have to remove before they can sell to a third party at the end of the day they are appeasing Ford big market, you can just about make out the fomoco cartouche and the last two letters of the OEM number, this is what I have been led to believe, anything you can do to confirm would be most appreciated I'm sure your as curious as me steve

gstuart · Jul 5, 2024

tyregeezer said:
Many thanks mate was a suprise to me, but that is now two LR specialist agreed, apparently ford will not allow their parts to be sold with part numbers and logos so OEM manufacturers have to remove before they can sell to a third party at the end of the day they are appeasing Ford big market, you can just about make out the fomoco cartouche and the last two letters of the OEM number, this is what I have been led to believe, anything you can do to confirm would be most appreciated I'm sure your as curious as me steve

Many thks my friend and indeed will try and find out as much as I can for u and on the quiet so not on an open forum so to speak

So then between all of us can find out 100% for u

Have a great weekend buddy

gstuart · Jul 6, 2024

tyregeezer said:
Many thanks mate was a suprise to me, but that is now two LR specialist agreed, apparently ford will not allow their parts to be sold with part numbers and logos so OEM manufacturers have to remove before they can sell to a third party at the end of the day they are appeasing Ford big market, you can just about make out the fomoco cartouche and the last two letters of the OEM number, this is what I have been led to believe, anything you can do to confirm would be most appreciated I'm sure your as curious as me steve

So indeed found out that they grind off the name and numbers if a third party company is selling them.

Spoke to several mechanics who change these on a regular basis

Only became aware of it since u kindly shared the info, bless u for the heads up mate

Thks again and have a great weekend

tyregeezer · Jul 6, 2024

Your always welcome mate will share anything that may be useful or of interest having also recieved the same information now from three trusted suppliers seems to be the case, just buy your OEM parts from a source you trust, finishing cleaning last two pistons as it has pistoning down with rain for two days now all the best

gstuart · Jul 6, 2024

tyregeezer said:
Your always welcome mate will share anything that may be useful or of interest having also recieved the same information now from three trusted suppliers seems to be the case, just buy your OEM parts from a source you trust, finishing cleaning last two pistons as it has pistoning down with rain for two days now all the best

Thks my friend and always appreciated

Indeed can be so proud of yourself mate of the achievements, , always enjoy all the projects on here including your good self

Have a great weekend mate

Ps, bet ur pleased that £20 was well spent of me saying nice things

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