Buying decent parts

There are loads of threads about the stuff in blue boxes!

I think I need a new vacuum pump for my 300tdi and don't want to waste cash I something that might not stop me when I need it.

I thought sometime ago that I read something that said a part number that ends in G is a genuine part.

Found some that are ERR3539 and some that are ERR3539G.

Is this true or did I dream it?

Cheers

Ian

Radioactive Man said:

There are loads of threads about the stuff in blue boxes!

I think I need a new vacuum pump for my 300tdi and don't want to waste cash I something that might not stop me when I need it.

I thought sometime ago that I read something that said a part number that ends in G is a genuine part.

Found some that are ERR3539 and some that are ERR3539G.

Is this true or did I dream it?

Cheers

Ian

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Tis true, ending with a 'G' means tis an OEM part, even in a blue box ...

Thanks. I would rather spend a little more on something that's not going to give me agro later on. Will get one that ends in G.

Ian.

A guy I know bought BPs G spec bushes and then compared them to the same part from LR main dealer, no comparison!!! LR bushes superior in every way!!!

But the "G" spec is better than the usual lotto type tat

dieseldog69 said:

A guy I know bought BPs G spec bushes and then compared them to the same part from LR main dealer, no comparison!!! LR bushes superior in every way!!!

But the "G" spec is better than the usual lotto type tat

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did he buy them direct from bp or through a retailer

is a G spec vacuum pump worth £100 + vat?

Radioactive Man said:

is a G spec vacuum pump worth £100 + vat?

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only you can make that judgement, perhaps you could ponder it when the brake pedal has gone rock solid because there is no vacuum assistance and you're trying to stop in a hurry...

Optimus Prime said:

only you can make that judgement, perhaps you could ponder it when the brake pedal has gone rock solid because there is no vacuum assistance and you're trying to stop in a hurry...

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That's why I asked. Don't mind spending what is required. What I do care about is being able to stop and not using the car in front as some form of crumple zone...

I've just ordered a Bearmach one from LRS Offroad Shop |

Can't give you a price I'm afraid as he's a friend and so I get mates rates He's always very very competitive though, so worth giving him a call for a price - he's usually at least a match for Paddocks and frequently cheaper.

NB The original one was made by WABCO. There are quite a few posts about brand new WABCO units failing quite quickly due to a defect, hence me buying a Bearmach one instead of OEM/Wabco.

jamesmartin said:

did he buy them direct from bp or through a retailer

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Came via Paddocks but labels had "G" end suffix so should not have been a problem should it?

can you buy repair kits for them vacume pumps (diaphragm etc)

I remember fitting one to my old pug 405