Is this cheap Amazon fuel filler neck a bad idea?

[slacktide_bitog]

My 98 Forester occasionally throws a P0440, which usually means the fuel filler neck is bad in these Subarus.

OE from the dealer is over $200. Spectra Premium is $120 give or take, Liland is $80 or so after shipping, Dorman is around the same price as Liland, and then there is cheap fuel filler neck on Amazon for only $32

Since it's a cheap Amazon product, it has one of those weird names, in this case SOKAKOSC

I don't need it right now, since my car recently passed inspection.

 

[boom10ful]

I'd probably change out the rubber hoses but use the rest.

 

[SC Maintenance]

It may or may not be the same as the Dorman. Often is.

How much labor is involved?

 

[Nukeman7]

I'd probably change out the rubber hoses but use the rest.

The intermittent leak is likely due to a crack in one of the rubber overflow/vent hoses. As such, I suggest removing the existing fuel filler neck and examining and replacing the hoses with new fuel lines.

 

[ctechbob]

I would apply my 'how easy is it to install' rule.

If it is an easy 30-60 minute job, then I wouldn't hesitate to try it.

If it is a real bugger to replace and takes a lot of cursing and time, pony up for a 'known good' piece.

Although, it is just some metal piping and hoses, one would think they couldn't screw it up too badly.

 

[The_Jeff]

I got a Spectra for my 02 Camry that fit poorly, so paying more may not be the answer you're looking for.

If I were in your shoes I'd be getting the cheapo part tonight, before the Amazon algorithm decides to charge more!