Why does prochem price gouge on parts?

[TonyQCC]

ok I like prochem no question about it but threw the years of operating and different truckmounts i’ve owned the parts cost seems inflated? feel free to correct me if i’m wrong. my nissan prochem everest radiator went out they wanted 900 big ones jesus. water pump outrageous and most these parts are direct replacements threw nissan or hyundai. what’s everyones input ?

 

[Zion Carpet Cleaning]

Same with Hydramaster. My PTO clutch went out and HM charges $350 for it. Found the exact same one online for $85.

 

[Jimmy L]

Everyone wants a cut of the action. I think they design these new machines with all of the bells and whistles just so they can make money off the back end of the sale.....................in the shop.

No need for sensors for this and that...........special coatings on the exhaust etc. No led lights on the front panel.

 

[hogjowl]

Because they can

 

[Desk Jockey]

We've owned Prochem, Hydramaster & Butler and I've not noticed that any of them were any cheaper on parts than the other.

On the Brightside, unlike a car, your TM actually allows you to make a living with it. It bites when it's a major repair but at least once you back up and running you'll recover from it.

 

[jcooper]

Proprietary or hard to find parts. They know most small businesses have no time to price shop or brains/will to fix things.


Then the disty gets to stick it to ya... If you can get an appointment!



Lol, shop towels? Really?

 

[hogjowl]

I don’t worry
I just drive to TCS and they fix it
I’m home same day by 6

 

[Doug Cox]

if you search around on the web you can find most parts. BTW the water pump costs around 25 bucks on eBay.

 

[Nomad74]

@Willy P , is that you?

 

[BIG WOOD]

I don’t worry
I just drive to TCS and they fix it
I’m home same day by 6

I was told by one of my Atlanta buddies that TCS won’t touch a 370.

I know you don’t have a 370, I just thought it was weird

 

[Nomad74]

I was told by one of my Atlanta buddies that TCS won’t touch a 370.

That’s because they probably think a 370 is a Math Problem.

 

[BIG WOOD]

That’s because they probably think a 370 is a Math Problem.

Are you making fun of us Georgians?

 

[Nomad74]

Are you making fun of us Georgians?

No. Just stating facts.

 

[BIG WOOD]

No. Just stating facts.

Ehhhh! Go break something. Moron.

When I don’t have a comeback, expect to be called an insulting name.

 

[Nomad74]

Ehhhh! Go break something. Moron.

When I don’t have a comeback, expect to be called an insulting name.

 

[Jimmy L]

But what do you do when the parts you need to replace don't have a .........number on them to look up? So you are almost forced to go to the distributor. Unless the helpful people here can help you.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Educate yourself.

 

[Willy P]

@Willy P , is that you?

I bought rebuild kit for a pumped today. Cost me 100 bucks.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Most manufacturers require their distributors to charge "list price" for proprietary parts. This is true for vehicle manufacturers as well.

 

[John Olson]

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ok I like prochem no question about it but threw the years of operating and different truckmounts i’ve owned the parts cost seems inflated? feel free to correct me if i’m wrong. my nissan prochem everest radiator went out they wanted 900 big ones jesus. water pump outrageous and most these parts are direct replacements threw nissan or hyundai. what’s everyones input ?

actually, no they are not. You can’t go go buy a 405 radiator at Napa. Not sure who told you they would sell you one but if they did it might be the last one. Your 405 is done. Except for the pre HX if it’s not on the shelf already it isn’t being made which includes the radiator. Unless someone has a carb your not getting one, etc etc etc... I won’t even buy them unless it’s for a parts machine. Just a heads up. Replace it now. Oh and for the radiator take it to t]the local radiator guy and he can re core it. It’s what we have always done.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

I just bought a new 2-bbl carb for a 405 I'm tweaking. Couple hundred bucks. Radiator is likewise available, nothing special. The Graham helicoil is industry standard. The exhaust hx is often frozen, but fixable if you are handy with a plasma torch and patience.

Some of the brass is unique, but if you understand the function you can build equivalent with off the shelf parts.

Probably more fun than it's worth if you consider the time involved.

The real money.....

....is in CLEANING CARPET.