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Where do you get your parts? (currently 539 views)
harwoodr
Posted on: Thursday, June 2nd, 2011, 8:39:05pm
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I'm curious where other Canadians are getting parts from - locally? Japan? UK? ... other???
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rossbruinsma
Posted on: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 12:48:17am
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My local Mazda dealer will bring in any part for me with free shipping (!) as long as I have the part number. I'm sure the Suzuki dealer will do the same. They don't have any part numbers in their computer, but if you give it to them, they should be able to get it shipped from Japan. Doesn't hurt to ask!
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harwoodr
Posted on: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 3:56:37am
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Seriously? Where are you again? I might be willing to talk to your mazda dealer (there's no suzuki dealership in Hamilton).
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rossbruinsma
Posted on: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 6:37:32am
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I know, cool, huh? Mazda picks up the tab for any part being shipped anywhere in the world. I bought this rubber moulding from Yahoo! Japan, and then it turns out that I could have just bought it here right in my hometown, and it would have been cheaper! -sigh-
There must be a Suzuki dealer close by. The nearest one to me is in Calgary - I live in Lethbridge, about 200 kilometres south. I keep meaning to call them and ask about parts availability. Tomorrow!
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harwoodr
Posted on: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 3:05:07pm
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Well, I'll call around and see what they say... failing that, there are Mazda dealers in my city... failing that, it's a heck of a lot cheaper to get a part from your local Mazda dealer and have them ship it to Hamilton than it is to order from the UK or Japan.
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harwoodr
Posted on: Friday, June 3rd, 2011, 7:03:43pm
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Bah, got the response I expected - "if they're not in my system, I can't order them".
I'll see about mazda dealerships.
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rossbruinsma
Posted on: Saturday, June 4th, 2011, 3:54:05am
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Maybe try another tactic: get the part number of the part you need, and then call every Suzuki dealer you can find and ask them to order the part.
The reason I went to a Mazda dealer is because I have a Mazda AZ-1. But the drivetrain is pure Suzuki, so I'll need to call the dealer in Calgary or Edmonton one of these days and find out what they have to say.
You can also try independent auto parts stores with your part number. I am sure that eventually you'll find someone who can get the part for you!
There is also the venerable eBay UK, which you can use as a last resort, because the shipping will be high. For my Nissan Figaro, I order everything out of the UK, and it costs me dearly. But then again, generally speaking, you are only ordering things once...
Yeah, the part number tactic works here in France, might work in Canada too
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BrianV
Posted on: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 4:02:40am
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Wow thats cool Ross, I didn't know that at all. You been holding out information on us! Where do you get the proper part numbers from though? All the books and information I have don't list the genuine mazda / suzuki numbers
Quoted from BrianV, posted Tuesday, June 7th, 2011, 4:02:40am at here
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Wow thats cool Ross, I didn't know that at all. You been holding out information on us! Where do you get the proper part numbers from though? All the books and information I have don't list the genuine mazda / suzuki numbers
Here you go, Brian - these were sent to me by Don from this site. Use them well!
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harwoodr
Posted on: Friday, June 10th, 2011, 8:41:09pm
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Oh, I know I mentioned this in my alternator threads... but the Arctic Cat T660 touring series of snow mobiles uses a K6A engine... which has a lot of parts that are compatible with the cappuccino (f6a or k6a engines... more so for the latter, of course)
Now, new, these parts are stupid expensive (read over $1800 for an alternator) but can be quite reasonable used (read $50 for same alternator)... and you can even find used/wrecked T660 series sleds for a decent price on ebay or kijiji...
You do have to do some research/comparisons... for example:
...is the alternator I purchased... compare it against the cappuccino parts manual (fig 34)... and it's a near perfect match (more amps, terminal comes off at a different angle and you don't use it's mounting hardware...)
The up shot? Some replacement parts being available in North America. Sure, affordable ones will be used, but the mileage on a part in a snow mobile is a pittance compared to a car...
...and if you're made of money, you can get new parts...
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rossbruinsma
Posted on: Saturday, June 11th, 2011, 1:24:08am
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That's invaluable information! I knew about the Arctic Cat comparison, but I was under the assumption that the F6A and the K6A engines were completely different. We should make a full list of interchangeable parts between the two. I'd love to pick up a spare alternator as well as other assorted parts, just to have on the shelf in the garage.
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brett
Posted on: Saturday, June 11th, 2011, 2:15:02am
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If you guys need any help with a suzuki part number for the az-1 I'm happy to look it up for you. Just send me a P.M. with a description and preferably the mazda part number too. Some stuff corresponds to other suzuki models, others are proprietary to the az-1.
For interests sake, I have read about an az-1 in japan that has a k6a installed in it, so it can be done. (I don't know how difficult it is though) Btw, those t660 arctic cat engines are like a factory very hi-po version of the k6a (forged pistons and bigger turbo etc) - jonap on this website has one in his cappo and by all reports its rather quick.
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harwoodr
Posted on: Monday, June 13th, 2011, 7:43:01pm
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I remember reading somewhere that the arctic cat K6A engine is a little less "restricted" since it's meant to be in a sled and doesn't have to meet the same regulations as a production automobile engine.
I'd love to know what's involved in a swap - as I'm sure it's not simple...
Rossbruinsma - what spare parts would you be looking at?
Oh, another thought - if anyone is interested, the guy that sold me my cappo can get wrecks fairly cheaply (much easier to import if they're not going on the road)... further west you are, the cheaper they are.
Sourcing parts really depends on what you are looking for. For performance parts, japan/UK are your best bet.
In my experience calling a local dealer will not help much, they usually ask what kind of car it is and when you mention JDM import they reply they can't get parts for it. Car manufactures will use the same part on multiple platforms to save on production costs, with that being said if you know the part number for what you are looking for go to a site like http://www.suzukicarparts.com/ and enter the part number if you get a search result, a north american dealer can order the parts.
For example; The timing belt for the cappo is, 12761-62D11 when searched for, returns saying "No Parts Found."
Then search for a cam oil seal, part number 09283-32038 this search returns 10+ results (different vehicles using the same part.)
So it's hit and miss, but is handy to know.
If you search for a part and don't get search returns don't fret, there is a bunch of options. Personally for stock/aftermarket parts I go through a user on the cappo club forum here, Soldave. I have trusted him with over 2000$ dollars in parts and have nothing but positive feedback. From stock parts, to aftermarket, all the way to Yahoo japan auctions, he can get you what you're looking for (also he marks the value down so there is no customs charges).
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