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G3-540EAN 4031185935401

Ball Joint OPTIMAL G3-540

Ball Joint OPTIMAL G3-540. Fitting position: Front Left. Fits 12 car models (AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1), 1996–2013. Replaces 5 OE numbers.

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Specification. From the manufacturer's data.

Brand
OPTIMAL
Fitting Position
Front Left
Fitting Position
Bottom
Cone Size [mm]
15 mm
External Thread [mm]
M12 x 1.50 RHT M mm
paired article number
G3-541
Category
Ball Joint
MPN
G3-540
SKU
0129-G3-540
GTIN / EAN
4031185935401
What's included
1x Ball Joint

OE numbers. The originals this part replaces.

Numbers the vehicle makers and other brands use for this part. Only a confirmed OE number links to its own page; other brands' equivalents are under “Equivalent products”.

Equivalent products. They fit in the same place.

16 available · 59 numbers In stock from £11.99 to £27.99.

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Numbers other makers give for this part. They are aftermarket numbers, not the vehicle maker's OE numbers; a linked number is one we sell.

Compatible cars. AUDI, SEAT, SKODA +1, 12 models.

Matched from the manufacturer's data. Production years 1996–2013.

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Models OPTIMAL G3-540 fits
ModelEnginesYears
AUDI1 model
AUDI A3 (8L1)1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.8 T quattro, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI quattro, S3 quattro1996–2006
SEAT2 models
SEAT LEON (1M1)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16 V, 1.8 20V, 1.8 20V T, 1.8 20V T 4, 1.8 T Cupra R, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI Syncro, 2.8 Cupra 41999–2006
SEAT TOLEDO II (1M2)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.8 20V, 1.8 20VT, 1.9 TDI, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 20V1998–2006
SKODA2 models
SKODA OCTAVIA I (1U2)1.4, 1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.8, 1.8 T, 1.8 T 4x4, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, RS 1.8 T1996–2010
SKODA OCTAVIA I Combi (1U5)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.8 20V, 1.8 T, 1.8 T 4x4, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4x4, 2.0, 2.0 4x4, RS 1.8 T1998–2010
VW7 models
VW BORA I (1J2)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8, 1.8 4motion, 1.8 T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 4motion, 2.8 V6 4motion1998–2013
VW6 more models
Models OPTIMAL G3-540 fits
ModelEnginesYears
VW BORA Variant (1J6)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8 4motion, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 4motion, 2.8 V6 4motion1999–2005
VW GOLF IV (1J1)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8, 1.8 4motion, 1.8 T, 1.8 T GTI, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 4motion, 2.8 VR6 4motion, 3.2 R32 4motion1997–2008
VW GOLF IV Van (1J1)1.9 TDI1997–2004
VW GOLF IV Variant (1J5)1.4 16V, 1.6, 1.6 16V, 1.6 FSI, 1.8 4motion, 1.8 T, 1.9 SDI, 1.9 TDI, 1.9 TDI 4motion, 2.0, 2.0 4motion, 2.0 Bi-Fuel, 2.3 V5, 2.3 V5 4motion, 2.8 V6 4motion1999–2006
VW NEW BEETLE (9C1, 1C1)1.4, 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.0, 2.3 V51998–2012
VW NEW BEETLE Convertible (1Y7)1.4, 1.6, 1.8 T, 1.9 TDI, 2.02002–2012

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