How do I know for sure that the one that I buy has the metal transmission cover. When you purchase through Amazon, there is no way to tell???
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I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my KitchenAid to knead the dough. Good Luck! I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my... » Read More I believe that the plastic gear housing debacle happened in the mid-2000's (2005-2006). Kitchen-Aid has long ago gone back to the metal gear housing on the Professional 6. The replacement mixer they sent me has metal gear housing. I think if you are buying a new brand new mixer from Amazon you will have the metal gear housing. I think KithchenAid learned their lesson on cheaping out on sturdy parts. The Professional 6 is a great mixer and I have had no problems whatsoever since then and my mixer gets heavy use as I do a lot of bread baking during the winter months and always use my KitchenAid to knead the dough. Good Luck! « Show Less
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You don't have anyway, since you have to remove the head cover. I still think they are garbage, and overpriced garbage. I am thoroughly irritated at the mixer. The metal attachment to blend ingredients is so ill fitting it is worthless. Buyer beware. The only saving grace is Amazon's return policy.
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I bought the 600 also and it is a piece of junk. I had to replace the transmission within 2 years. You cannot grind meat, regardless of what Kitchen Aid says. Caveat Emptor, it clearly is not worth the price. I also bought two machines for my daughter in laws, both have had quality issues. 3 for 3 nothing but crap.
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Go to a restaurant supply store and buy a used Hobart. They make professional grade and quality equipment. Kitchen Aid, does not care about quality or it's reputation, they make garbage.
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The best way to find out is to look up the part number on another site, maybe autozone and then match that with whats available on Amazon.
818203
None of it is actually metal, shame, but you cant tell to look at it. It's a quality product and it's even hard to tell its a cover. It looks like it's part of the phone. Hope that helps.
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The back cover that I ordered does have the metal antennas just like the original back covers. So far, it has been working very well. Reception is as strong as the original and I have not lost connections due to the antennas. Hope this helps.
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The Liquid Metal 8 no longer comes with a cover. I am a seller; Head stopped supplying covers in early October 2014.
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The only cover available for this is blue. I have not used the MOTR, but this seems very similar. Not a bad product and much less $'s.
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We had ordered one and it was all stainless like the picture, but it was one of the last ones. They are hard to find all stainless, so my guess is that this has a black cover on it.
1532447
If yours came with a cover I imagine that's the right one. Mine did not come with a cover though so I bought this one.
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I just received one today, opened the box, and the cover was plastic. Not sure if someone else swapped them as the one they sent me was an obvious return...Just FYI! I returned the one they sent me,
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I dont know which exact model it is but I bought one previously and its absolute garbage, went through both plastic gears during the first few uses. Would not recommend buying under any circumstances. Buyer beware.
555295
you should see the transmission on the top,where the solenoid valve is located,and compare the valve ,personally I do not think so
2103251
This is style A23 if you need bench seat cover with small or large shifter cutout please see my other amazon listings for correct seat cover you may need to look for style A25 or A27 thank you
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The covers that I purchased came with the hub cap. I believe it said in the discription that they were included.
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The part I got is metal. It is very similar to the original and it fits just fine.
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I bought one a year ago, and it was metal. But it did not have the picture of the plastic one back then.
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What I found is that it depends on the model you ordered. One had it, one did not and I had to send it back as well. I think they use a generic picture which is very confusing as it does show one on there.
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Yep. Looks just like the one I ordered from amazon. Mine works fine, just try to match the harness.