Early vs newer air duct mounting differences

[td325ic]

On my GF's '89 325i, that big plastic piece is PN:57.71-1961.999.0

However, the ducts do NOT mount directly to that panel, but there is a section of fender liner that mounts to that big piece, then mounts to the fender.

The ducts slip into those.

Luke

You may be right, I have an 89 cabrio and I assembled those panels for the photo to what appeared correct since I didn't have a late-model car in front of me to guide me. So like Luke said, the pics might not be a totally accurate way of how the panels mount together.

I checked the Part number and it was 51-71-1-961-999 but has then been superseded to part number 51-71-1-965-899, from what Pelican Parts shows:



51-71-1-965-899-M9

8-SCREEN ENGINE
$97.75

[Jean]

Maybe these pics will help you out

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I have that middle plastic tray for sale if you can't find one elsewhere. $50 shipped

Thank you very much! You got PM!!!

[Jean]

On my GF's '89 325i, that big plastic piece is PN:57.71-1961.999.0

However, the ducts do NOT mount directly to that panel, but there is a section of fender liner that mounts to that big piece, then mounts to the fender.

The ducts slip into those.

Luke

Luke,

The inner sides of the ducts do mount to the plastic tray and the outside mounts to the fender liner, atleast that's the impression I get from the posted pictures ?

I wonder if this tray is universtal for all E30s ?

[M42Technik]

The 899 number worked on realoem, thanks!

Man does anyone have an underbody shot of what its supposed to look like?! Damn.

Thanks though!

[StereoInstaller1]

The 899 number worked on realoem, thanks!

Man does anyone have an underbody shot of what its supposed to look like?! Damn.

Thanks though!

I will be installing my GF's tomorrow. I will do what I can. Her left duct mount is broken all to hell, but the right is perfect. I will try and remember to take some photos.

Luke,

The inner sides of the ducts do mount to the plastic tray and the outside mounts to the fender liner, atleast that's the impression I get from the posted pictures ?

Not quite. The duct mounts entirely to the valence in the front and passes through the 2 vertical outer panels, which mount to the under tray ( Heat Shield?) and the fenders.

I wonder if this tray is universtal for all E30s ?

I dont see how it would fit an early without mods. If it were a late valence I bet it would drop right in.

I am gonna find one of the metal braces that cover the bottom of the tranny for my early "is".

Luke

[Jean]

I have a late valance and all on mine, I was wondering if there were any other differences that would prevent it from lining up correctly .. I hate discovering that I need more and more parts :(

[StereoInstaller1]

Hey guys...I tweaked my back again today, so no go on either install or pics of it. Sorry...I should be better tomorrow, then on to the install.

Luke

[Boris3]

brake air duct tube

I'm resurrecting this very helpful thread to ask a related question.Turns out I'm missing the driver's side brake air duct. I'm trying to figure out the part # on RealOEM: do I need #2 (51712238867) or #5 (51711979139)? Either one?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1113&mospid=47309&btnr=51_1865&hg=51&fg=75

And, does anyone have a spare one lying around?

Thanks!