What exactly is this?

[///Sniper535]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...47&hg=12&fg=23

I needed the plastic tube for the alternator cooling system. so I bought part 03, 04 & 05. I don't think i actually need part 04, well because part 5 goes to the piece behind the headlight, and part 03 is the part that actually goes into the alternator pipe. Is part 04 for a 525i or another E34 engine?


Because it doesn't look like i will be needing that part.

[Wes F]

I did the exact same thing a while back, ending up wasting $17 bucks on that #4 piece which was not needed. I'm still not sure what the hell it goes to. It's wierd 'cause normally with realoem if you put in your specific car model/year etc (or even the last 6 of your vin, which really narrows it down), it will only list parts relevant to your car, yet this one shows up. Anyways, don't order it 'cause you won't need it.

[///Sniper535]

too late...


:'-(

[JoeS]

I used the tubing for used to vent the exhaust from a gas water heater. it can twist around to fit most configurations. Once it got in place with the desired bends, I applied a little gorilla glue and painted it black.

it is most durable.

[attack eagle]

04 looks like the one used on my m50 525i.
It's all one piece with the kick over.

[///Sniper535]

thats what i thought it would be. do you want it? lol

[attack eagle]

Sorry, my oem one is still mint. but maybe someone out there needs it.

[The Bigfella]

The one on my M5 was missing - so I used one of the old shock absorber boots. One of these years I might put the right one back on

[Chris'91'525i]

I used the tubing for used to vent the exhaust from a gas water heater. it can twist around to fit most configurations. Once it got in place with the desired bends, I applied a little gorilla glue and painted it black.
it is most durable.

When the ends of mine came apart. I repaired it by using some of that aluminum duct tape. Covered the whole tube with a couple layers of it.
Looks kind of strange having a chrome looking tube with all black everywhere else.
I might paint it black some day.......