View Full Version : Just a quick Q on some E36 part numbers(suspension related)


Def
05-24-2003, 10:33 PM
I'm about to add some parts to my Circle BMW order that has taken forever for them to fill so I can just get everything I need in one fell swoop.

So just need to check out these part numbers to insure they are what I think they are:

51 71 8 413 359 Z3 Reinforcement Plates

31 32 1 129 977 Conical on one side and flat on the other(thrust washer I guess?) that goes over the conical part of your front strut shaft. Goes between the top of the strut shaft and the upper spring perch. The diagram in the ETK is vague to say the least, and has almost no part info on it.

31 33 1 110 196 Dust protection cap that goes underneath the front strut mouunt to protect the bearings from dust.


Some monkey mechanic(at a dealership probably) failed to assemble the front right suspension with all the necessary pieces upon a strut replacement. Go figure...

TIA guys

JoeCinVA
05-25-2003, 08:23 AM
Yes, all 3 p/n are correct.

Def
05-25-2003, 09:42 AM
Appreciate it. I can't tell what I'm looking at sometimes in that darn ETK!

Def
05-27-2003, 01:38 AM
Another quick question...

What's the P/N for the plastic/rubber "air diverters" that go in front of the rear wheels. They are maybe 2" tall and about 8" wide, angle towards the center of the car, visible when looking at an E36 from the side.

I need the one that goes in front of the driver's side rear wheel.


TIA