Dipstick tube adapter flange leak - again!
#31
10-22-2018, 12:28 AM
#32
10-22-2018, 08:16 AM
Hotshot
I think everyone is looking to get "fair value" for their money. A flange for THREE HUNDRED dollars?
Production costs maybe $50? Billeted maybe a tad more? Development costs...those are born by the believer, with the hopes of recouping his time investment from future sales.
It's not a spec product. It isn't under extreme temps, tolerances, or pressures. It isn't a high wear item.
IMHO, if someone wants buyers to flock to them, offer a FAIR price for a good product and you'll develop loyalty. Attempting to squeeze every dime out of customers "because they don't have any other options" only works until there is another option. Which many times buyers will use the new option if they feel they weren't treated fairly and with respect as getting good value at a fair price.
I see this with our "favored vendors" here as well. Some of the prices have doubled and continue to climb with no end in sight..."just because we can"
You can't take advantage of your customers and then expect loyalty in return. You can take the lead and get your money up front, as much as you can squeeze, and then get out as other options are offered, or you can build long term loyalties from "captive customers" (us!) who will continue to buy just about everything from you and not bother shopping around.
Choose one
{End free market lecture} LOL
Production costs maybe $50? Billeted maybe a tad more? Development costs...those are born by the believer, with the hopes of recouping his time investment from future sales.
It's not a spec product. It isn't under extreme temps, tolerances, or pressures. It isn't a high wear item.
IMHO, if someone wants buyers to flock to them, offer a FAIR price for a good product and you'll develop loyalty. Attempting to squeeze every dime out of customers "because they don't have any other options" only works until there is another option. Which many times buyers will use the new option if they feel they weren't treated fairly and with respect as getting good value at a fair price.
I see this with our "favored vendors" here as well. Some of the prices have doubled and continue to climb with no end in sight..."just because we can"
You can't take advantage of your customers and then expect loyalty in return. You can take the lead and get your money up front, as much as you can squeeze, and then get out as other options are offered, or you can build long term loyalties from "captive customers" (us!) who will continue to buy just about everything from you and not bother shopping around.
Choose one
{End free market lecture} LOL
#33
10-22-2018, 12:47 PM
#34
10-23-2018, 09:26 AM
Sadly I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and order the 300 dollar one. I'm not dicking around with the diesel o ring one, not saying its bad, but I had a terrible time trying to get it to seal on my old truck. The weld In seems reasonable but i don't know.... My engine also leaks at the oil filter no matter what I do or how tight I spin on the new filters. That's irritating as hell too. If I do the recommended snug plus 3/4 it leaks, wrench tight, it leaks. Wonder if my casting is warped. Damn leaky diesels.
#35
10-23-2018, 12:16 PM
#36
10-23-2018, 01:24 PM
#37
10-23-2018, 03:10 PM
#39
10-23-2018, 04:02 PM
Answers from the eBay seller...
The "Golden Nugget" is no longer "patent pending", but is now fully patented! Therefore, the eBay seller cannot fight the case and has chosen to no longer make/sell the unit at all. I asked him about a weld-in style option, and he is interested and willing to make those, but cannot do anything until January due to his present schedule.
If anyone wants to contact him, his eBay Seller ID is "cmoore5335". I asked him for his private email address, and if he provides that, I'll post it up as well.
The "Golden Nugget" is no longer "patent pending", but is now fully patented! Therefore, the eBay seller cannot fight the case and has chosen to no longer make/sell the unit at all. I asked him about a weld-in style option, and he is interested and willing to make those, but cannot do anything until January due to his present schedule.
If anyone wants to contact him, his eBay Seller ID is "cmoore5335". I asked him for his private email address, and if he provides that, I'll post it up as well.
#40
10-23-2018, 06:25 PM
Hotshot
#43
10-24-2018, 07:45 AM
Hotshot
#44
10-24-2018, 08:06 AM
Logistics Pro
Weighs like 5 pounds empty, $28, and the gasket is a little taller than all the previous filters mentioned, the top of the gasket is beveled kind of like our fuel bowl filter gasket. Put a good 3 quarts in it till full, then spun it on by hand till finger tight, then the extra turn like it says to. I started up the truck and watched the oil pressure needle move, then crawled under with paper towls in hand to wipe the filter clean and tighten it down til it quits leaking like i always did after a change. Darn thing was dry. A few minutes of high idle later, still dry. I was actually hooked up to the 5th wheel b4 a 5k mile trip, so drove it from my parents farm 15 miles to the house to pack cold stuff, was still dry when i got there. Filter has been on the truck for 7k miles and its still bone dry. I'll be using this filter again for many reasons, but I'm very glad to be rid of my filter leak using this filter.
Return to the nugget bashing
#45
10-24-2018, 08:14 AM
Lead Driver
Anybody read the reviews on Strictly’s website for the Golden Nugget? Most reviews say how crappy the price is but they don’t ever acknowledge that. They frequently do reply to “success” stories though. Guess they need to charge that much to cover the cost of getting a patent...
