E30 glove box fix question

[G-Man]

My glove box broke and I researched on line how to fix the glove box

http://www.bmwe30.net/cgi-bin/datacgi/database.cgi?file=articles&report=view&ID=00033&Section=00

I went to the dealer to order a new latch mechanism and the parts counter told me that their were two upper catch mechanisms
Part # 511619556759 & 51161849472

I went to Real OEM website to look at what parts I needed because I figured the parts guy was confused and he turns out he was right.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...52&hg=51&fg=30

They also show upper catch part #'s. I'm confused now.

I'm looking for advice from someone who's been there, done that in regards to fixing their broken glove box. What is the catch part # that I need to order? This is going on a 89 325i. After I fix the glove box on the 89, I'll tackle the broken glove box on my 86 325.

G-Man

[Jean]

i would just go with 51161848873 ?

[G-Man]

That part # is a $60 part, I only need the catch which is a $15 part. I just don't know which one to order.

G-Man

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

That part # is a $60 part, I only need the catch which is a $15 part. I just don't know which one to order.

G-Man

Do you still have your broken old catch? Maybe it will have a part number on it somewhere. Just match it up that way if you want to be certain.

[thereisnoyun]

so you need?

the catch only? not the actual handle? I got an extra part for the top. If you want it.