briankd 816 #1 Posted May 3, 2017 anyone buy parts from " i save tractors" ?? they have ultimate restoration kouler rebuild kits seems reasonable for what comes in the kit don't think you could buy parts separately for the money they want for kits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
520HC 207 #2 Posted May 3, 2017 Don't believe they are real Kohler parts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 816 #3 Posted May 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, 520HC said: Don't believe they are real Kohler parts that's what i was wondering the carb they offer in the kit a china knockoff probably Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kasey54 304 #4 Posted May 3, 2017 I have purchased and installed 4 or five of the isavetractors carbs and have only positive to say about them. If I had a complaint it would be that they don't come with gaskets. Making a gasket is not a huge deal, but hey. I cant comment on durability as I have only used them for 3 years , but so far they have been very satisfactory to me. I have 2 new ones not used yet, and will buy them again as I need more. I'm sure they are Chinese , but these days that's the norm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MalMac 1,328 #5 Posted May 3, 2017 (edited) The parts you are looking at are not OEM parts. I used to use OEM parts on my Kohler rebuilds. The aftermarket parts were sometimes less than favorable on their quality. Now days who knows where the OEM parts are made. Myself I can not justify what Kohler is asking for their parts. The last couple of rebuilds I have done I have used aftermarket parts. They seem to be working ok. OEM parts at 3 times the price of Aftermarket is to me just insane. Unless there is something magical about them I don't know, and since my motors are not being built to start in the Indy 500. I'll stay away from funding Kohler's CEO's retirement fund. Don't be scared to use aftermarket, you'll be just fine. Edited May 3, 2017 by MalMac 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,634 #6 Posted May 3, 2017 Haven't used the isavetractors kits, but have gotten a few aftermarket Kohler kits from bakt4kids on and had good results. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,888 #7 Posted May 3, 2017 I have used the imported kits as well with excellent results and more money left in my pockets. Just remember that many Kohler parts are no longer made in the USA and are coming from Mexico and China. Buying OEM does not always mean buying American. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 46,733 #8 Posted May 3, 2017 Be careful of the rings tho. not quite up to the quality of genuine Kohler ring sets. Check these guys out just for grins Brian. http://www.psep.biz/store/small_engine_parts.htm?gclid=Cj0KEQjw76jGBRDm1K-X_LnrmuEBEiQA8RXYZw8iVtnzGbKP-lqW47sXUGRt5XoyjTQgnjeEXO5IkvQaApsT8P8HAQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briankd 816 #9 Posted May 4, 2017 i emailed i save tractors last night and did get a reply they said they develop the parts here in the usa and then they out source the production to a company in taiwan. when they get the parts back here they do a quality control and do testing they have a engine shop that they use theses parts in to rebuild vintage GT engines and sell them all over the world. talked to my local mower guy he says kouler don't produce parts for k series engines anymore he has to go aftermarket to get parts.that being said i may just go with the i save tractor kit 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,159 #10 Posted May 4, 2017 I have also used the after market products - 3 carbs and 4 engine rebuild kits. While I sold 2 of the tractors and dont know of long term use, I presently have the others here for my personal use and they are performing very well. On 5/3/2017 at 4:38 AM, MalMac said: and since my motors are not being built to start in the Indy 500 My thoughts on this are covered very well with MalMac's comment 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
