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How to tell if factory VP44?

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Old 01-06-2014, 12:56 AM
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How to tell if factory VP44?

Hey Guys,
Is there a physical difference between the factory VP44 and replacement VP44s? Such as paint, etc?
Trying to determine that by looking from under the hood.

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If factory will have a yellow and black "VOID" sticker over the visible side where the electronics plug is under the APPS cover....at least mine does....

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Not always but sometimes re-manufactured VP's are painted black. OEM VP's are not painted so if yours is black then thats a quick way to determine its not OEM. If its not painted than look around on the side of the VP you'll notice a flat machined surface with some stamping and potentially indicating re-manufactured.
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Thanks Guys. I appreciate the tips.

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