Reading the threads on the ignition and door locks prompted the thought 'is it worth having a thread listing parts used elsewhere within VAG that are significantly cheaper than the Porsche equivalent', ideally listing the other cars that use them.
Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.
I'll produce a tidier format as the list grows.
Demort's rule of thumb: 996.614.321.00 then its a Porsche part . If its like .. 058 133 843 then its a VW part number
Door microswitches
Heater motor
Suspension top mounts - Porsche 997?!?
There is no Porsche ignition switch part number as the switch is no longer available you have to buy the complete lock assembly the switch is removable and replaced by the VW pattern part. 1998 - 2003 Ignition switch part number 4A0 905 849B. (pattern part)
Air con compressor. Do we know where else this is used?
Bosch crank position sensor on a Mercedes Vito will fit a 996/997 3.6 engine. (to be confirmed)
The Bosch voltage regulator for the alternator can be sourced as a vw/ seat/ audi/ skoda part. I can't give a definitive part number, but cross referencing your existing one should give some oe and pattern options. Just because they look the same doesn't mean they are interchangeable however. In fact I reckon the whole alternator is probably interchangeable with one from something like a 1.9tdi (rated at 150 amps), clutch pulley and all, but this requires confirmation.
Headlight washer jets - the Porsche headlight washer housing cracks and the jets get blown out the Porsche part is approx` £138 but the BMW 3 Series E46 washer nozzle jet assembly jets can be removed from their housing and used as replacements I did this using second hand parts for £15.
996 Door lock RH 8N2837016B (Polo part?)
Mike
Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.
I'll produce a tidier format as the list grows.
Demort's rule of thumb: 996.614.321.00 then its a Porsche part . If its like .. 058 133 843 then its a VW part number
Door microswitches
Heater motor
Suspension top mounts - Porsche 997?!?
There is no Porsche ignition switch part number as the switch is no longer available you have to buy the complete lock assembly the switch is removable and replaced by the VW pattern part. 1998 - 2003 Ignition switch part number 4A0 905 849B. (pattern part)
Air con compressor. Do we know where else this is used?
Bosch crank position sensor on a Mercedes Vito will fit a 996/997 3.6 engine. (to be confirmed)
The Bosch voltage regulator for the alternator can be sourced as a vw/ seat/ audi/ skoda part. I can't give a definitive part number, but cross referencing your existing one should give some oe and pattern options. Just because they look the same doesn't mean they are interchangeable however. In fact I reckon the whole alternator is probably interchangeable with one from something like a 1.9tdi (rated at 150 amps), clutch pulley and all, but this requires confirmation.
Headlight washer jets - the Porsche headlight washer housing cracks and the jets get blown out the Porsche part is approx` £138 but the BMW 3 Series E46 washer nozzle jet assembly jets can be removed from their housing and used as replacements I did this using second hand parts for £15.
996 Door lock RH 8N2837016B (Polo part?)
Mike