Tried that, they were literally too wide, maybe he shipped me the wrong ones or something, I'll show you guys.Originally Posted by uscharalph
Those seals work fine, the trick is to let the sit in the sun for a little to soften them up befiore you install them.Originally Posted by CharlesAFerg
Ralph Mendoza Jr. - Long Beach, CA
Tried that, they were literally too wide, maybe he shipped me the wrong ones or something, I'll show you guys.Originally Posted by uscharalph
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I have the exact same problem with one of my rear handles. I even tried filing the interfering spots down slightly, but it still sticks. I think I'll eventually just replace the offending trim piece and hope that the new one has better clearance.Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
I need some.
Here's the ones from Malay....good or not?
If not, where's good source?
Thanks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-E...spagenameZWDVW
1993 / 525ia / M50TU / EAT / Sachs / Infiniti Kappa & Basslink / super clean / Style 5s wearing Pilots / Mobil 1 everywhere / long road ahead
good = dealer if indeed the others are bad
Gone but not forgotten
Thats where I got mine and they have all been good.Originally Posted by RobPatt
Oh, and just to add, I believe when I talked to the dealer, they had 2 part numbers for later and early model cars.
EDIT FORM REALOEM - Reference the "FROM" & "UP TO" Dates
This is from my car, 01/89 525i M20 Automatic
No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 COVERING FRONT LEFT 1 09/1991 51211938285 $20.76
01 COVERING FRONT RIGHT 1 09/1991 51211938286 $20.76
From a 04/95 525i m50 Automatic
No. Description Supplement Qty From Up To Part Number Price Notes
01 COVERING FRONT LEFT 1 09/1991 51218122441 $17.52
01 COVERING FRONT RIGHT 1 09/1991 51218122442 $17.52
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you do not have buy complete door handle,only outer trim and gasket
Gone but not forgotten
I have, and they did not fit.Originally Posted by shogun
I took the gasket off of the dealer part, and the Malaysian gasket didn't fit on there either.Originally Posted by Paul in NZ
Bottom line:
There is a difference in the dimensions between the two. If you don't believe me, find out for yourself, because I already have... lol. I'm no idiot.
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Hey Charles,
Erich is not defending KW, just letting you know what he knows is the case.
He and everyone else on this board would like to know where your problem lies. I know I do, even though my 10/88 535 had no trouble accepting KW's seals.
I don't know how a moulded seal can be smaller than another that comes from the same mould. Is there any chance you can post photos of both?
What I do know;
E36 coupe seals are different (the handles are a tad longer) but probably a bigger difference than you described.
The different part numbers you found for e34 and posted are a big concern, as these things are such low value parts if we don't work it out no one ever will. I know BMW changed the handle electronics around a bit, but after comparing the handle on late 91 to my 88 and swapping locks and things, I can see no real difference other than the later handle having painted inner frame.
How pricey were the dealer gaskets btw? I had a look and ran when I bought mine but can't remember (and that is in Oz) where the prices can be double that of the US stealers.
Cheers, Nick
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