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Spares compabiblity between cars
Mr Whippy - 17/12/12 at 12:22 PM

As I’m sure your aware some parts like brake pads, bearings etc are shared between models even different manufactures.

Does anyone know of a way of checking, maybe by part number what cars would share common spares? Perhaps there is an online database available…?

Any ideas?

liam.mccaffrey - 17/12/12 at 12:30 PM

I know there used to be the SIDEM catalogue which had information like this. I have an electornic copy somewhere at home.

Also I have checked part numbers for clutch and pressure plate #'s and cross compatability sizes in the QH catalogue.SIDEM

[Edited on 17/12/12 by liam.mccaffrey]

loggyboy - 17/12/12 at 12:35 PM

I just tend to use google. with some careful checking of shared part numbers you can trace quite extensively

Most AfterMarket spares manufacturers/suppliers show a 'to replace OE part no:...' then once you have the AM part no, more googling can reveal what part nos other AMs use for them too.

coyoteboy - 17/12/12 at 01:21 PM

Becomes an issue with VAG components where they have a string of superseded part numbers where some have earlier compatibility and some don't despite seeming to be the same part. It's fun to search though.

ReMan - 17/12/12 at 03:40 PM

Practical Classics (IIRC) did a booklet or poss a CD on this some years ago, though I ghuess it was for older stuff
I'll have a look at home

Mr Whippy - 17/12/12 at 04:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by liam.mccaffrey
I know there used to be the SIDEM catalogue which had information like this. I have an electornic copy somewhere at home.

Also I have checked part numbers for clutch and pressure plate #'s and cross compatability sizes in the QH catalogue.SIDEM

[Edited on 17/12/12 by liam.mccaffrey]


wow what a brill thing that is! cheers

that may be just the ticket if there was ones for more than the suspension parts

thanks

[Edited on 17/12/12 by Mr Whippy]