ghx407 wrote:In Puerto Rico we call them "Original" parts (genuine) and "Japanese" parts (non-genuine). Very often the manufacturers of the Japanese parts are the same that make the Original parts. They put the Nissan emblem on some of the parts and sell them to Nissan, who then charges us an arm and a leg for them.
I bought my Japanese water pump for $55 and my Japanese oil pump/front cover for $175. No problems whatsoever with any of the parts.
My timing kit is Nissan OEM ($315), so I don't know about the Japanese kit's price or performance. Good luck!
Thank you for your reply, did you buy these online or through a local shop? If online what site did you use?