Early vs newer air duct mounting differences

[M42Technik]

I think the part you are talking about is this one:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&fg=70&hl=44

Part #11 maybe?

Then there is this:



Thats what I think it is...I dunno, I am curious myself, because I don't have it either.

[Jean]

Here is a picture to show what I am talking about.. See how there is empty space to the left of the brake duct cover ?

What is supposed to be there, what's the pn for it ?

[Jean]

Well, I figured it out. I am missing a plastic cover of some kind that sits right below/infront of the engine. The inner sides of the brake ducts attach to that, now if I could figure out what the part number is on this sob I could order it...

[Jean]

ttt. could someone please post a picture of the inside front passenger or driver side fender ? I want to make sure what I need to order.

[Jean]

Is the fender lining different on early vs. late cars ?

[Jean]

I understand the opening part. I'll have to just go and look under an 89+ car and see.

[1991 318is]

The later ones (1989-91) fit the front panel that goes with the plastic bumpers. The opening at the front is beside the fog lights and is square. At least that's what it looks like. The older models have a different opening in the front panel below the bumper.

[Jean]

Do the 88/89+ cars have an extra item or anything in the engine compartment where the brake ducts mount to ?

Here is how the older brake duct looks like on my 84 - notice how it covers the area completely and protects the steering rack boots.

http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...ringright2.jpg

installed - http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...ing4.sized.jpg


Here it is on the realoem page : #1 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/w/w/0.png

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...65&hg=51&fg=75

Here is a newer duct, notice how different they are.
http://www.briangt.com/gallery/album...latefiller.jpg

and here it is on realoem #2,4 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/w/w/0.png

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...65&hg=51&fg=75

As you can see the older ones are much bigger and have slightly different mounting points, so my question is am I missing something else or they just won't fit w/o some modification ?