Cross-brand alternative parts — quick reference

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Single-fact cross-brand alternatives shared by the community, grouped here as a quick reference. Each is a one-off report, not independently confirmed by multiple installers unless noted.

Crankcase ventilation hose (Ford/Mazda). A Ford/Mazda crankcase ventilation hose (labeled FMVQ, ROSTECO article 21439) was mentioned as a compatible alternative for the X80, available on Ozon: https://ozon.ru/t/csYbp3P. Shared as a reference for anyone needing this part; not independently confirmed as installed/tested by the poster ¹².

Intake manifold (Ford/Mazda/Volvo Duratec HE platform). The X80's intake manifold can be sourced from the Ford Duratec HE engine family (displacement range 1.8–2.5 L), since this engine platform is shared across multiple vehicles: Ford Fusion, Ford Mondeo (4th/5th gen), Mazda 6 (GG/GH), and Volvo S40 all use compatible manifolds ³.

Door limiter strap repair kit (Mazda CX-9). Door strap/hinge reinforcement (limiter repair) kits are available from aftermarket suppliers. A Mazda CX-9 (Type 16) kit was identified as compatible/equivalent: Wildberries listing, part 163671186, sold by supplier Автотехномотор. Also available on AliExpress ⁴⁵⁶.

Door lock fasteners (VAZ 2101/Zhiguli). Door lock screws from the 1973 VAZ 2101 (Zhiguli) are a one-to-one compatible replacement for the X80's door lock fasteners — metric M6 size, with conical washers ⁷. These can be sourced cheaply from Zhiguli/classic-Lada parts suppliers as a low-cost alternative to OEM X80 fasteners ⁸⁷.

FAW FA0166490A — B50 and X80 cross-fit (October 2026). A member asked for the article number of a part he called "лягушка" (frog, slang for a rubber mount; the exact item is not named in the thread). Another member gave FA0166490A, and a catalogue lookup showed it for the B50; the poster said it also fits the X80, and another member agreed that the B50 and X80 share internals ⁹¹⁰¹¹.

FAW chassis parts track Mazda designs. One owner observes that FAW keeps using Mazda-derived suspension and chassis parts even on newer Besturn models (he lists the 55, 77, 80, 90, 70 and 99 series), so FAW-branded parts that look different often turn out to be Mazda originals after a year or two. His conclusion is that the suspension parts are all Mazda-based, which makes searching for replacements simpler; this is his general observation, not a catalogue fact ¹²¹³. See Mazda 6 GG compatibility.

Media

Photo of M6 fasteners with conical washers used as door lock replacement screws

Related pages

• Small parts & accessories — quick reference
• Mazda 6 GG — general parts compatibility
• Thermostat — parts and replacement
• Rear springs from Mazda 6 — cross-fit reports
• Crankshaft damper failure and cross-sourcing

Sources

This page is compiled from 13 community messages. Every fact carries a numbered reference to its original author and message.

Last updated: 2026-10-29