I've just bought a new walbro 255 fuel pump off fleabay.

it came in a sytec fse box (didn't realise fse make walbro pumps)

the pump has not come with any instructions? (seems a bit strange to me)

then I stumbled upon this website which has now got me worried a bit!

http://www.exelife.com/blog/automoti...-who-knew.html


anyone heard of this or know how to truly identify the fakes? (the one illustrated on this site has the same number as on the one I bought).

also noticed now that it isn't as shiny as it states on this other website nor does it have the sticker on the bag.
http://www.evocoupe.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2768


cheers guys

 

sry about ur misfortune shouldve just spent a few extra bucks and bought from a vendor but if its the same number and looks the same its prob a fake

 

Great stuff, thanks for the links.

 

hi, it is the same number as the genuine article (and also the fakes have the make and model stamped on them).....how do I know the difference?

I did by from a big...ish tuning company here in the uk......they might not even know they're fakes???

I'm just suspicious of this one (looks not as shiny, no instructions, different packaging to the above website)


I'm just trying to find out a definitive way of telling them apart?........other than seeing if my engine blows up after a few months.

 

post up a picture if possible

 

thanks for the heads up
thats why i dont buy from ebay

 

+1

Even if I spend a tad more, I like the peace of mind from a reputable vender. Ebay is good for cheap 3" exhausts.

If you're really worried about it, resell it on ebay and buy one from someone you've heard of before. They make copies of everything in China.

 

Good to know. Thanks

 

Sorry about your trouble and thanks for the link. I know for sure there are fake Apex'i turbo timers as well as HKS SSQV so be careful when purchasing from eBay. Rather spend a few extra bucks and buy from a reputable shop. Good luck.

 

ebays sucks, just ditch the fake one and get one from a vendor......

 

i never buy Ebay stuff.. they are fake n replicas... not worth to spend a CHEAP made by China...

buy at Vendor or performance shop and pay as well

 

yeah thanks for the tip, i already got the real thing but i always like to know what kind of fake stuff is going around. and some stuff u can find on ebay is okay even if you know its fake

 

And we thought our Gov. was corrupt That company pays off their Gov. officials to continue to make forgeries of the Walbro pump that not only states the name and looks like it, but it also has Made in the USA engraved in it