Front damper and springs

[Hogwarzt]

Hi Guys,

I have a leaking damper and thought it best to replace the whole lot on both sides.

unfortunately, I can't see the part numbers I need as the label under the rear seat has been polished off.

All I can see is either "RR or RB or BB or RR Spring" as the letter aren't properly legible.

On the strut i can see "FM White Delphi Spain" and a number "?2191038, FT024". I cant tell what the first ? character is.

THe coloured markings on the springs are long gone!

My chassis number is SARRJLLHC4D317939. Can anyone advise?


regards
Rich

[bl52krz]

I can not help you, but I am sure Marinabrian or Trikey will be along shortly to give you a definitive answer. You are in Leeds, why not ask Big Russ his advice. He lives in Leeds.

[clf]

Originally Posted by Hogwarzt

Hi Guys,

I have a leaking damper and thought it best to replace the whole lot on both sides.

unfortunately, I can't see the part numbers I need as the label under the rear seat has been polished off.

All I can see is either "RR or RB or BB or RR Spring" as the letter aren't properly legible.

On the strut i can see "FM White Delphi Spain" and a number "?2191038, FT024". I cant tell what the first ? character is.

THe coloured markings on the springs are long gone!

My chassis number is SARRJLLHC4D317939. Can anyone advise?


regards
Rich

scroll to the bottom of THIS page and it will guide you.


Comfort spec will be Red/Brown springs, 'sports' spec will be 'Brown/Brown'

i cannot remember the specs for struts, but they are listed on that page. Sport spec was not a common fitment apparently. But keep in mind the condition of the roads you will be driving on when deciding.

[Yorkshire GOC]

[QUOTE=Hogwarzt;2815818]Hi Guys,

I have a leaking damper and thought it best to replace the whole lot on both sides.

unfortunately, I can't see the part numbers I need as the label under the rear seat has been polished off.

All I can see is either "RR or RB or BB or RR Spring" as the letter aren't properly legible.

On the strut i can see "FM White Delphi Spain" and a number "?2191038, FT024". I cant tell what the first ? character is.

THe coloured markings on the springs are long gone!

My chassis number is SARRJLLHC4D317939. Can anyone advise?


I have had this saved on a long list from years ago - these are the front spring codes for a diesel -

M47 Diesel MG suspension RH Brown/Red QK 294.38mm 15.45mm 31 N/mm RND 000341 Comfort
M47 Diesel MG suspension LH Brown/Red RE 294.38mm 15.45mm 31 N/mm RND 000351 Comfort
M47 Diesel Sport suspension RH Brown/Brown QJ 275.59mm 16.25mm 37 N/mm RND 000340 Sport
M47 Diesel Sport suspension LH Brown/Brown PD 275.59mm 16.25mm 37 N/mm RND 000350 Sport

[Hogwarzt]

HI Guys,
This is all I have to work with?




So it's either Red Brown or Brown Brown ... what do you think it is?



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[kitt]

Hi Rich

I am just about to replace my Front Shocks on my MG ZT CDTi (Well Friday) I am going to replace with:-

RNB001050 CODE RE BROWN / RED

RNB001040 CODE QK BROWN / RED

I do believe that they are the Comfort sport ones, Also changing top mounts etc on both sides, so I can report back at the weekend if they feel any better (They better as one is leaking at the moment)

[Yorkshire GOC]

As your car is 170BHP - would suggest the sports version ?

[Yorkshire GOC]

As your car is at 170bhp (how was this attained by the way?) i would have thought Sports version.

[sewerman]

Sports suspension was generally a standard fit on early ZTs but replaced with comfort spec as it was found to be a bit harsh.

The build inf on your car says it's a later model so I would say it's comfort suspension it is on my ZT which came off the line 3 days after yours!

Build info on yours if your interested
Vehicle Information

vin RJLLHC4D317939
vin_sequence 317939
off_assembly_date Tuesday, 6th January 2004 @ 09:04:50
model ZT
variant CDTi + (135)
num_doors 4
paint_code LEF
brochure_model_desc ZT D - ENTRY PLUS(2.0 M47 M2)
sales_model_derivative RNQAH
sales_model_derivative_desc MG ZT + 135 CDTi
sequence_number 18271
spec_code L01B
home_export HOME
cicode E4211
country GREAT BRITAIN
exterior_paint XPower Grey
interior_trim Sports Black Leather
engine 2000 Diesel
trimlevel TL 7.1 (M2)
bodytype ZT
manual_auto M
hand_of_drive RHD
model_year 2001
sold_date 2004-02-01 00:00:00
registering_cicode A3756
n09_feature N09A
General Information
This vehicle was the 12,982nd ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894
This vehicle was the 1,960th ZT CDTi + (135) to be made out of 4,184
This vehicle was the 1,713th ZT in XPower Grey (code: LEF) to be made out of 3,143 XPower Grey ZTs

Hope this helps
Scott

[Hogwarzt]

Thanks for the info. I await the result of your test drive!
Cheers
Rich