Dorman Products Releases April New Product Announcement – UnderhoodService

Dorman Products Releases April New Product Announcement

Dorman Products has released its April New Product Announcement featuring 202 new parts, 45 of which are exclusive formerly "Dealer Only" parts.

Dorman Products has released its April New Product Announcement featuring 202 new parts, 45 of which are exclusive formerly "Dealer Only" parts.

Highlights of these new product opportunities include:

• Several new mass air flow sensors designed to enable service technicians to save time and money by replacing only the failed sensor – not the entire mass air flow assembly. These 100 percent new mass air flow sensors include the latest design improvements to match the newest OE form, fit and function. (P/Ns 917-820 & 917-846)

• A Dorman-engineered transfer case housing that includes clips eliminating the transfer case housing rub that typically leads to failure in the original unit. This application fits GM trucks and SUVs from 2007-99, and is a complete kit that includes bearings, bushings, plugs, clips and seal.  (P/N 917-561)

• A new transmission conductor that restores normal shifting and drivability performance for various Chrysler/Jeep models 2012-05. (P/N 917-678)

• A complete EGR cooler gasket kit for various Ford diesel trucks, vans and SUVs from 2010-03 that includes all gaskets needed for complete installation. (P/N 904-265)

• Shifter rebuild kit, ignition lock housing, leaf spring shackles, valve covers and more.

For additional information on Dorman’s latest product introductions, visit www.DormanProducts.com, call 800-523-2492, or sign up for new product alerts from Dorman’s Be-The-First-To-Know Program at www.DormanProducts.com/Signup.

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