What is this part for and how to place it back ??

spunk · 08-22-2017, 09:51 PM

Hi -

So today when I was looking around the car I noticed that the rubber gasket that goes above the radiator was hanging in front of the radiator. What is the purpose of this gasket and what is the best way to place it back ?

#14 in the image

BimmerNugget · 08-22-2017, 10:12 PM

If I had to guess I would say it's some sort of rain deflector or some kind of weather proofing material.

spunk · 08-22-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerNugget

If I had to guess I would say it's some sort of rain deflector or some kind of weather proofing material.

Hmm, with FL rain season it might be a good idea to place it back. Any idea of the best way to get that placed back ? Not seeing anything online. thx

Mashman · 08-23-2017, 12:31 PM

It looks like the upper radiator seal, it's so the air goes through the radiator, and not around it.

Does this look like it? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/17517600544/

GoRomeo · 08-23-2017, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mashman

It looks like the upper radiator seal, it's so the air goes through the radiator, and not around it.

Does this look like it? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/17517600544/

nice find...

spunk · 08-23-2017, 08:38 PM

Thanks !

So it looks some what like that. Here is the exact picture -

https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...uine-bmw-part/ .

I just tucked it between the radiator and the frame to create a seal. Not a perfect fit but couldn't find any other positioning for it. Thanks again guys.

spunk · 08-23-2017, 08:42 PM

Looking at the partnumber it looks like it goes on the side :/ ? Look at number 4 (Radiator Support Panel Upper Seal)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_5858

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Mashman First Lieutenant 118 Rep 342 Posts Drives: E93 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Heaven / TX iTrader: (0)	It looks like the upper radiator seal, it's so the air goes through the radiator, and not around it. Does this look like it? https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...g/17517600544/ __________________ I keep getting robbed because I leave the front door open.. I could close it but I feel doing so would be a victory for the thieves....
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spunk Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2013 335I M-Sport (Manual) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Thanks ! So it looks some what like that. Here is the exact picture - https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1...uine-bmw-part/ . I just tucked it between the radiator and the frame to create a seal. Not a perfect fit but couldn't find any other positioning for it. Thanks again guys. Last edited by spunk; 08-23-2017 at 08:57 PM..
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spunk Private 5 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2013 335I M-Sport (Manual) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Looking at the partnumber it looks like it goes on the side :/ ? Look at number 4 (Radiator Support Panel Upper Seal) http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=51_5858 Last edited by spunk; 08-23-2017 at 08:59 PM..
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