Shared Body (and other) Parts

Hampton Caught · 16th July 2007, 17:08

Whilst waiting for the Police to help me at work in the early hours at the weekend (

), I found I was standing alongside a BMW X5

As I was waiting, I noticed the roof bars on the X5 looked familiar - they look to be the same as the bars I fitted to my ZT-T!

This got me thinking about parts of our cars that have been used on other vehicles. I had already noticed the power steering reservoir is exactly the same as the unit on my previous Discovery and the little 'Diesel' sticker on the inside of the fuel flap is the same as used on the Discovery too.

We all know about the M47R engine being similar to that used in the 3 series Beemer, but what about other bits'n'bobs?

Might be useful to know in case the 75/ZT equivalent is more expensive! Oh, and please no numpties posting with the devastating news that some part of their 75 is also used on the ZT and vice versa! We know!

Steve

Phil · 16th July 2007, 20:34

Clutch pedal rubber same as Honda models, bmw wheel nuts, incidentally do you live near minchinhampton common?

austin_1100 · 16th July 2007, 22:22

The loadspace cover used in the tourer versions is taken from a BMW...

Cheers,

Michael T

cbv8 · 16th July 2007, 22:54

Front wing side indicator lights same as 06 L/R Defender is that mad or what

Hampton Caught · 17th July 2007, 08:26

Hi guys and girls,

Some interesting finds already. Keep 'em coming. Phil, I don't live near Minchinhampton Common - I had to look it up on Multimap! I'm one mile from Hampton Court Palace but have friends in Malmesbury, not too far from you, I guess?

I passed a BMW 5 series tourer this morning and noticed the same roof rails, so now need to check a 3 series and an X3 (double puke) for a full set. Wouldn't be suprised if they have the very same roof bars......but I'm a bit confused by the C series Merc estate I saw this morning....it also seemed to have the same roof bars.

When the chap was fitting my tow bar I noticed the wiring for the reversing sensors had a Land Rover part number. The plot thickens........

Steve

EnEnGee · 17th July 2007, 09:07

I have heard that the brake calipers for the 75 are the same as the Beemer 3 series. Any one confirm? Also, Rovers (and Japanese cars) have always had the fuel filler on the near side, but the 75 has the tank filler on the off side in common with most European designed cars. Does this mean the tank is the same as the BMW with the saddle bag design to clear the prop shaft of the RWD car?

Referring to the earlier post re power steering reservoir, this is a standard ZF reservoir, and they supply their power steering systems to many car companies.

steveseeney · 17th July 2007, 15:28

The the rear wiper unit and glass hatch opening catch on the tourer is the same unit as the BMW 3 series tourer

Z135T · 17th July 2007, 15:42

would it be possible to have some sort of list made up (as in how to remember a part number) to help us to source bits and bobs.

Hampton Caught · 17th July 2007, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveseeney

The the rear wiper unit and glass hatch opening catch on the tourer is the same unit as the BMW 3 series tourer

Steve, the catch and black plastic finisher (that can drop off if you're not careful) were also used on the facelifted Rover 25's.

Good stuff here, keep it going!

Steve

Phil · 17th July 2007, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hampton Caught

Hi guys and girls,

Phil, I don't live near Minchinhampton Common - I had to look it up on Multimap! I'm one mile from Hampton Court Palace but have friends in Malmesbury, not too far from you, I guess?

Steve

Hi Steve, I went to school in Malmesbury and used to live in Minety, now Swindon. I only asked because I saw a sign for Hampton Court when last driving through Minchinhampton Common and just wondered!

Cheers, Phil.

16th July 2007, 17:08	#1
Hampton Caught Loves to post ex MG ZT-T (sob!), Rover 25 and TR7 dhc pilot, but not all at the same time! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: near Hampton Court Posts: 430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Shared Body (and other) Parts Whilst waiting for the Police to help me at work in the early hours at the weekend ( ), I found I was standing alongside a BMW X5 As I was waiting, I noticed the roof bars on the X5 looked familiar - they look to be the same as the bars I fitted to my ZT-T! This got me thinking about parts of our cars that have been used on other vehicles. I had already noticed the power steering reservoir is exactly the same as the unit on my previous Discovery and the little 'Diesel' sticker on the inside of the fuel flap is the same as used on the Discovery too. We all know about the M47R engine being similar to that used in the 3 series Beemer, but what about other bits'n'bobs? Might be useful to know in case the 75/ZT equivalent is more expensive! Oh, and please no numpties posting with the devastating news that some part of their 75 is also used on the ZT and vice versa! We know! Steve

16th July 2007, 20:34	#2
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Clutch pedal rubber same as Honda models, bmw wheel nuts, incidentally do you live near minchinhampton common? __________________

16th July 2007, 22:22	#3
austin_1100 Loves to post MG ZT-T/ZT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester/Derbyshire Posts: 320 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The loadspace cover used in the tourer versions is taken from a BMW... Cheers, Michael T __________________ Currently owned: 2003 '53' MG ZT-T+ - Starlight Silver (Mods: Powerfold mirrors, TrafficMaster, illuminated sunvisors, Walnut dash & steering wheel, drivers cupholder, door reflectors, seatbelt bolt covers)

16th July 2007, 22:54	#4
cbv8 Newbie 2002 MG ZT-T 116 cdti Auto. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tamworth Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Front wing side indicator lights same as 06 L/R Defender is that mad or what __________________ Cheers, Chas.

17th July 2007, 08:26	#5
Hampton Caught Loves to post ex MG ZT-T (sob!), Rover 25 and TR7 dhc pilot, but not all at the same time! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: near Hampton Court Posts: 430 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi guys and girls, Some interesting finds already. Keep 'em coming. Phil, I don't live near Minchinhampton Common - I had to look it up on Multimap! I'm one mile from Hampton Court Palace but have friends in Malmesbury, not too far from you, I guess? I passed a BMW 5 series tourer this morning and noticed the same roof rails, so now need to check a 3 series and an X3 (double puke) for a full set. Wouldn't be suprised if they have the very same roof bars......but I'm a bit confused by the C series Merc estate I saw this morning....it also seemed to have the same roof bars. When the chap was fitting my tow bar I noticed the wiring for the reversing sensors had a Land Rover part number. The plot thickens........ Steve

17th July 2007, 09:07	#6
EnEnGee Posted a thing or two CDT Tourer (SORN) & 2.0 V6 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sittingbourne Posts: 1,058 Thanks: 2 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	I have heard that the brake calipers for the 75 are the same as the Beemer 3 series. Any one confirm? Also, Rovers (and Japanese cars) have always had the fuel filler on the near side, but the 75 has the tank filler on the off side in common with most European designed cars. Does this mean the tank is the same as the BMW with the saddle bag design to clear the prop shaft of the RWD car? Referring to the earlier post re power steering reservoir, this is a standard ZF reservoir, and they supply their power steering systems to many car companies.

17th July 2007, 15:28	#7
steveseeney Regular poster Rover 75CDTI tourer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gt. Yarmouth Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The the rear wiper unit and glass hatch opening catch on the tourer is the same unit as the BMW 3 series tourer

17th July 2007, 15:42	#8
Z135T Avid contributor MG ZT 135+ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	would it be possible to have some sort of list made up (as in how to remember a part number) to help us to source bits and bobs.