Trying to find p/n for underpanel in engine compartment

[bmwpower]

For 91 318ic. Can't seem to find it on REALOEM.

[whiltebeitel]

pics?

[bmwpower]

I don't have any picts because I don't have the part...lol. I can see where it used to attach to the wheel well liners and cover the front side of the engine.

[bmwpower]

FYI...

If you look down into your engine compartment, this piece should be seen under the radiator and below the fan shroud, etc. extending back to the engine...I would assume...it does on my 325ic.

[FredK]

51 71 1 965 899 Engine Compartment Screening

It is in Vehicle Trim | Insulation in the ETK. That's why it's so hard to find!

Pelican has it for $98.

[ak96ss]

I have the part number, but it is at home, so I won't be able to get it until this afternoon. It's in an odd place in RealOEM, and the diagram doesn't really look like the cover. But it is there, I found it year before last...

EDIT: Fred beat me to it... But I only paid like $70-something from BMA for it.

[bmwpower]

A-ha! Thanks guys...for others here's the link:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...34&hg=51&fg=70

Ouch! $98... maybe I can find one used for cheaper...

Thanks!

[FredK]

Yeah if you can get it from BMA for $70 something, you're not doin' too bad. Junkyards almost never have this part in my area. :(

[xLibelle]

is it different for the 89+ cars because thats not what i have.
i was just looking for the part number for that yesterday, couldnt find it either.

[ak96ss]

That part number is correct for my 1991 318is, and it was just shy of $78 in December of 2005 when I bought it from BMA.

[FredK]

I have an 89 325i and it looks just like the picture on Pelican Parts.

[bmwpower]

I have an 89 325i and it looks just like the picture on Pelican Parts.

Similar, but I believe it is different since the oil pans are different.

[xLibelle]

oh, pfft. 1.8 to 2.5, its probably different. i was in the garage looking at the cover a few minutes ago, looks nothing like the picture.

[BDSax]

make one out of steel for a skid plate :)

[bmwpower]

make one out of steel for a skid plate :)

Good idea but the mounting points would be an issue. I'll have to double check, but I don't think it mounts to anything solid, just the fender wells and I guess the core support. I don't know...I'll be under there tonight though. Something out of aluminum would be sweet.