So, I order up a headgasket 'kit' (Part 1) from RockAuto because they say that it comes with valve stem seals.
I also order an exhaust manifold gasket (Part 2) and radiator cap (Part 3).
They all have the "euro" flag meaning that it's drop shipped from Europe. Read $$$ shipping.
So what arrives?
A HG kit for a FIAT 2.0L engine.
Radiator cap doesn't fit.
Exhaust manifold gasket IS a N9T item. Although way less robust than stock.
First, they are unconvinced that the gasket set, even though it says FIAT doesn't fit my N9T engine. I have to explain the two companies never shared an engine platform, etc and that the gasket set does NOT fit a N9T engine.
Cutting to the chase
They admitted that the gasket and rad cap were wrong
They told me to keep the wrong parts
They will refund the "cost" there of wrong parts
The $50 shipping is MY charge (WTF?)
So I paid $50+ for a $2 gasket. They said that I should not have ordered a part from Europe if I wasn't prepared to pay shipping.
I told them that their system converted a valid order into a stupid one and that I wanted to just return everything and get a full refund.
Their answer was no.
I think I'll call my bank and dispute the credit card charge.
Yes, RockAuto is good but catalog errors are on you. I have picture and email for all of this.