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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 12:45 PM
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I need a GM factory part # for the 342 rear end that will fit my 98 Auto. My local dealer is confused and I want to get the right one. Thanx
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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PT# 12551769

Why do you want to go to a dealer, when you can purchase from a vendor on the forum much cheaper, someone is havng a sale right now. The dealer want about $1100.
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 03:54 PM
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Thanx for the number. Same one I have. Dealer says it's for a stick shift only and wont work, but then they are going by the catalogs. As far as price.... well I kind of have a friend who works there and the Manager said I could have it at cost since it was for my car. I work for another type of dealer and we buy lots of parts. So I will ASSUME the fact that it's a stick shift rear end has no bearing? Thanx again, Jeff
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BTW, like your signature! :cheers: Do you by chance have the number for the 373? And why are you going with the 373 over the 342?





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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 05:52 PM
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The dealer goes by the book, there is no 3.42 for an auto. They told me the same thing a couple of years ago. The part is all the same!
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BTW, like your signature! :cheers: Do you by chance have the number for the 373? And why are you going with the 373 over the 342?[Modified by jeffh355, 2:02 PM 4/29/2002]
There is no GM part number for the 3.73 because they do no sell it. The 3.73 is a much quicker gear to get you to the finish line faster than a 3.42's
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Thanx AL!! :cheers:
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