GM vs. Toyota Part Numbers

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sanderthomas
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GM vs. Toyota Part Numbers

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Hi everyone. So I've got a cracked exhaust manifold on my 2006 Vibe (1ZZ-FE). I'm working on getting the part, and that's where I'm a bit curious. I found the part that GM says I need- part 88969034- on gmpartsgiant.com (for $130 less than what the dealer quoted me for the same thing). What I'm wondering is whether I can get the corresponding Toyota part (part # 171040D040) and install it instead. I don't figure it would make a difference, as the engines are the same. I just want to be sure before plunking down several hundred dollars on a part. Not to mention I don;t want to prolong the time we drive with this cracked manifold any longer than absolutely necessary. My local Toyota dealer couldn't determine whether the parts would be a match, but I'm (almost) convinced that it'd be the same part.Any thoughts?
blindman10
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Post by blindman10 »

It is my understanding that most (if not all) parts (except for external parts) for our Vibes are manufactured by Toyota and resold by GM with a different part number. I would think they are identical parts, unfortunately neither dealer will give you a straight answer on that. Is the Toyota part cheaper than the GM one? Hopefully someone on here can answer from past experience, but I would just buy the cheapest one regardless of 'make.' Every part I have replaced on my Vibe has been purchased from Toyota and I've yet to encounter any problems. Good luck!
sanderthomas
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Post by sanderthomas »

Thanks. The Toyota part is cheaper and available from our local Toyota dealer. I'm going with the Toyota part.
blindman10
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Post by blindman10 »

Awesome, be sure to let us know how it goes. If you are buying local, worse case scenario I would think you could return the part in the event it doesn't fit?
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