Dry rot rubber

[grannyknot]

My M coupe is black so the heat has cracked a few rubber bits that are exposed to the sun, I'm looking to replace the rubber gaskets/grommets for the wiper arm pivots but I can't even find them on realoem, anyone know where I can find the part number?
Thanks.

 

[grannyknot]

To answer my own question, BMW doesn't sell those two grommets separately, you have to buy the whole cowl to get them. :x
It's been about 10 yrs since I owned my last BMW, I had forgotten, Bring My Wallet.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Typical BMW!

Couldn't you measure them and then look for something the right size somewhere like this?

https://www.bing.com/search?q=open+rubber+grommets&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=open+rubber+grommets&sc=2-20&sk=&cvid=998242BC5F73493DADE09117B58AEB0C

 

[grannyknot]

Typical BMW!

Couldn't you measure them and then look for something the right size somewhere like this?

https://www.bing.com/search?q=open+rubber+grommets&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=open+rubber+grommets&sc=2-20&sk=&cvid=998242BC5F73493DADE09117B58AEB0C

That's exactly what I'm going to do or depending what the seal looks like on the opposite side I might just flip them over.

 

[rdm05z4]

Grannyknot sent PM maybe it will help.

 

[Allan280]

Try Car Builders web site they sell all sorts of car bits for self build car projects they might be able to help.

When you get new items treat Auto Gymm bumper care I have used in the past it protects rubber components used on a 30 year old Capri Brooklands I had and use on rubber window surrounds and seal on my Z and E92.

 

[grannyknot]

Try Car Builders web site they sell all sorts of car bits for self build car projects they might be able to help.

When you get new items treat Auto Gymm bumper care I have used in the past it protects rubber components used on a 30 year old Capri Brooklands I had and use on rubber window surrounds and seal on my Z and E92.

That's a great site! Back when BMW use to carry the real Gummi Phlege that was wonderful stuff, would soften up the oldest hard rubber.
We have Autoglym over here too, they make some good products.

 

[DMike]

OP, try 51718233437 on realoem or google. This is one of those ghost parts that exist, but are not linked and visible in any of BMW’s drill-down menus.

 

[grannyknot]

OP, try 51718233437 on realoem or google. This is one of those ghost parts that exist, but are not linked and visible in any of BMW’s drill-down menus.

BINGO! Thank you sir, seems to be commonly available but just not listed, https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-bmw-parts/right-gasket-ring-priced-each/51718233437/

 

[DMike]

You’re welcome. One disclaimer still: As the part nr is not linked to any specific BMW model, it’s not 100% that this part will fit a specific model. But they’re cheap.

 

[grannyknot]

You’re welcome. One disclaimer still: As the part nr is not linked to any specific BMW model, it’s not 100% that this part will fit a specific model. But they’re cheap

They certainly look like the same part but as you say, no great loss of money if they don't. So how did you come by that part number? Is there some other list of parts that I don't know about?
Thanks

 

[DMike]

You’re welcome. One disclaimer still: As the part nr is not linked to any specific BMW model, it’s not 100% that this part will fit a specific model. But they’re cheap

They certainly look like the same part but as you say, no great loss of money if they don't. So how did you come by that part number? Is there some other list of parts that I don't know about?
Thanks

I took a quick look at realoem, where one can usually find any part in seconds. Noticing that this might be one of those ghost parts (or one that is hidden under some misc. parts chart) I googled ”bmw wiper arm grommet”.

 

[BrianD]

More info here https://www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-spare-parts/51718233437_Gasket.html