Will a 3.0 version fit a 2.5?
Sound generator question
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jicholasnackson
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The one linked won't though as it's for the m54 engine and you have a n52.
jicholasnackson
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chris g said:
That one will not fit yours, I've done the same mod see these part numbers http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BU52&mospid=49303&btnr=13_1173&hg=13&fg=20
You need to be looking for one shaped like part 6 in the realoem link above - it is a very distinctive shape. The chap selling it on eBay knows it is not the right one I think - he says it is from 'approx' 2007 and that you need to check your engine as no refunds will be given... Either that or he has no clue as the part numbers he quotes don't match realoem either :roll:
Bing said:
Interesting - there is a sound gen part on ebay that does look a bit like that like part #6 but there are no numbers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E85-E86-Z4-ROADSTER-COUPE-RUBBER-BOOT-SOUND-GENERATOR-2-5i-3-0si-GENUINE-/260980825782?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3cc3ab5eb6
That bit you link to on ebay is part number 2 - the bit that attaches to the throttle body, a very small part of the sound generator.
This is the only pic I have of the sound gen that is any good - sat on top of the engine cowling :
Fits into the gap on the right of the engine and attaches to the throttle body, the air box and the round bracket under the firewall brace that looks like it has a white dot in the middle. Here's a pic of it partly dismantled but in place (ignore the coloured circles an arrow, took this for something else) :
You need the bit off ebay, and part number 6 which is two parts including the bracket, and the long connecting tube in the realoem pic
This is the only pic I have of the sound gen that is any good - sat on top of the engine cowling :
Fits into the gap on the right of the engine and attaches to the throttle body, the air box and the round bracket under the firewall brace that looks like it has a white dot in the middle. Here's a pic of it partly dismantled but in place (ignore the coloured circles an arrow, took this for something else) :
You need the bit off ebay, and part number 6 which is two parts including the bracket, and the long connecting tube in the realoem pic
jicholasnackson
Member
chris, you only need these part numbers:
13717556528
07129952119
13747557368
13627531817
07129952119
13717546118
13717514865
You don't need any of the big jubilee clips as you can reuse the current ones, and the small rubber boot is already on the throttle body.
And just follow the link ColinP posted and its a breeze
13717556528
07129952119
13747557368
13627531817
07129952119
13717546118
13717514865
You don't need any of the big jubilee clips as you can reuse the current ones, and the small rubber boot is already on the throttle body.
And just follow the link ColinP posted and its a breeze
£180 for this lot, does that sound right?
Where is that from, your local dealer ?
No idea if that is right or not as mine came with all the bits :wink:
However... if you phone Sopers Lincoln and ask for Jamie in the parts department, tell him what you want and tell him you are a member of this forum then you should get a 10% discount or so, and delivery is usually included. Their number is 01522 690000.
No idea if that is right or not as mine came with all the bits :wink:
However... if you phone Sopers Lincoln and ask for Jamie in the parts department, tell him what you want and tell him you are a member of this forum then you should get a 10% discount or so, and delivery is usually included. Their number is 01522 690000.
Sopers prices - just sounds a lot for what it is - make cruise control seem like a retrofit bargain!