Alternative Names for Common Parts

[Ian]

Here at Mission Control we try and keep the most commonly requested parts in stock at all times. But sometimes we get in a right mix-up because certain parts are known by different names. For instance anti-roll bar drop links are also called stabiliser bars, tie rod ends are called track rod ends, bushes are often called gaiters, and lower suspension arms become wishbones.

We are going to create an A-Z of all the parts we stock, including alternative names and publish it on the site, beginning at aerial (or is it antenna?) and finishing at workshop manual (or is it manual, workshop?).

So we are interested in hearing your alternative name for common parts. Here's a few to get you going.

Cabin light, door handles, axle oil seals, CV joint, fan speed resistor, heater motor, indicator cluster, wheel arch, oxygen sensor.......there's loads more. All suggestions gratefully received.

[mikeWalsall]

To confuse things ... I for one have never heard gaiters called bushes .. bellows maybe ..

[Bob]

Any broken part starts with 'F'.

eg ****** Alternator, ****** Radiator.

[Diplomat]

Any broken part starts with 'F'.

eg ****** Alternator, ****** Radiator.

When I was a child growing up on a farm in Jersey I regularly heard agricultural types using a patois word pronounced 'Phootoo' to describe anything broken. It was commonly used at school with regard to pencils, bicycles etc. and also, of course, by drivers of faulty vehicles.

We were not pulled up on its use by our teachers who never seemed to realise that 'foutu' was the past participle of an expletive French verb.


Frank

[aitch]

i used to work in the parts dept. in a garage and often came upon this problem with customers who used different "names" for some parts so if i can help Ian give me a shout!!!!!

[nth]

Timing belt/cam belt
Oxygen sensor/lambda sensor/HEGO sensor
MAF sensor/airflow meter
Crankshaft sensor/TDC sensor/engine speed sensor
Water pump/coolant pump

That's all I can think of off hand just now.

[Ian]

What about axle seals? Are these the same as "half shaft" seals?

[helen&tony]

Hi Ian
On an axle, there are half-shaft seals, and propshaft seals, but I suppose if bought as a kit, they would be "axle seals"
There could be confusion if a vehicle has IRS as opposed to a solid tubular axle...The seals would no longer be half-shaft seals, but "Half-Axle " seals, thus "axle seals " may be appropriate.....UNLESS they get known as Drive-shafts instead of half axle, as some people refer to the half-axles as drive shafts, and some people refer to propshafts as drive-shafts...ER....shall I continue
Cheers
Helen

[teenmal]

Also commonly known as Rear Hub oil Seals.

[dunslair]

I have another name for the MAF sensor...... I heard our mechanic using it under his breath, but i can't repeat it.

[nth]

I have another name for the MAF sensor...... I heard our mechanic using it under his breath, but i can't repeat it.

Probably the same alternative name for an EGR valve...

[Ian]

Thanks for your input on this. The A to Z of parts stocked by the Bongo Shop can be found here: http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/a2z.htm