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EDIT: Added links to each assertion, as per G-Moussa (and so that there is a place elsewhere to discuss alternative brands).
This post below from another thread today got me thinking whether we had a single-source reference that answers the question of WHO is the original equipment supplier (OE) of the various parts that need to be replaced in an E39.
Note: For this thread, OEM means "THE" original manufacturer, not parts manufactured to the original equipment specifications (OES).
See also:
- What parts should always be bought OEM (1)
This post below from another thread today got me thinking whether we had a single-source reference that answers the question of WHO is the original equipment supplier (OE) of the various parts that need to be replaced in an E39.
Offhand, I know of a few - shown below in the order they came to me (we can organize later); I'm sure others can help flesh this out until it becomes a good look up table:LUK is the OEM flywheel
Note: For this thread, OEM means "THE" original manufacturer, not parts manufactured to the original equipment specifications (OES).
- LUK <== may have been bought by Sachs (dbruce)
- Reutter
- Corteco
- Topran
- Stabilus
- Kuster
- Saleri
- Bosch
- Alternator (on some models)
- ABS control module
- INA
- Idler roller
- Belt tensioners (mechanical)
- Lemforder
- Conti
- Serpentine belts
- Jurid
- Front brake pads
- Textar
- Rear brake pads
- Behr
- Radiator
- Expansion tank
- GKR
- FSU (? is this true for all model years) Note: Very often rebranded multiple times
- Conti VDO
- Oetiker
- Power steering hose clamps
- Cooling system hose clamps
- Hella:
- Sachs
See also:
- What parts should always be bought OEM (1)
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