One For Greeners?

tonybubble · 2nd April 2010, 15:02

In the spare wheel well of my 75/ZT-T hybrid Tourer there is a large cylindrical object, which I have just noticed when swapping the space saver for a proper wheel. It is about 18" diameter, has a BMW symbol on it and the name or code WABCO - what is it?!

Rabett_Rover · 2nd April 2010, 15:07

I wonder if it could be something like a data logger left over from when it was being used as a test car? A picture would help though

GreyGhost · 2nd April 2010, 15:08

WABCO make air compressors among other things.

Air suspension, Air brakes. Intriguing.

Greeners · 2nd April 2010, 15:09

LPG Tank perhaps ?

Ragman · 2nd April 2010, 15:26

tonybubble · 2nd April 2010, 15:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragman

Picture now added.

Greeners · 2nd April 2010, 15:36

Any wires or pipes connected..?

Failing that, unbolt it....oh, and what's the long BMW part number on it.

Greeners · 2nd April 2010, 15:37

It's the housing for the air suspension compressor.

tonybubble · 2nd April 2010, 15:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

It's the housing for the air suspension compressor.

Air suspension??

Departed · 2nd April 2010, 15:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

It's the housing for the air suspension compressor.

Yes.

The prototypes were self levelling using air springs, made by Wabco (Westinghouse Air Brake COmpany)

The underbonnet fusebox shows evidence of this (at least on some cars).

I saw these being made at Cowley, but it appears the production ,models moved to the self levelling dampers instead.

2nd April 2010, 15:02	#1
tonybubble ZT, 75 & 260 Rescue 2002 MG ZT 260 (007), 2003 MG ZT-T 260 SE, 2004 75 CDTI Tourer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: East Brent Posts: 2,447 Thanks: 88 Thanked 50 Times in 29 Posts	One For Greeners? In the spare wheel well of my 75/ZT-T hybrid Tourer there is a large cylindrical object, which I have just noticed when swapping the space saver for a proper wheel. It is about 18" diameter, has a BMW symbol on it and the name or code WABCO - what is it?! Last edited by tonybubble; 2nd April 2010 at 15:38.. Reason: Now with picture

2nd April 2010, 15:09	#4
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2nd April 2010, 15:26	#5
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2nd April 2010, 15:36	#7
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Any wires or pipes connected..? Failing that, unbolt it....oh, and what's the long BMW part number on it. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

2nd April 2010, 15:37	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	It's the housing for the air suspension compressor. __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

2nd April 2010, 15:07	#2
Rabett_Rover This is my second home Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 5,895 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I wonder if it could be something like a data logger left over from when it was being used as a test car? A picture would help though

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	WABCO make air compressors among other things. Air suspension, Air brakes. Intriguing.