wiring cover.. can anyone tell me what you guys used

[MDryVur]

i always see this clean beautiful black plastic that covers the harness .. what did you guys use? and from what car? :roll:

[atomic]

use search function and search for e30 m3 harness cover or go to realoem.com and look for it there under e30 m3 chassis.



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http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=1003&mospid=47312&btnr=51_0767&hg=51&fg=20&hl=42

[Van Westervelt]

e30 m3 covers. or you can use e34 ones.

[BDSax]

best part of the whole swap. alot of people dont know it but the main relays even clip onto it.

[Jean]

So you need these four?

21 TRIM PANEL WIRE HARNES ENGINE 1 51711380392 $20.31
22 COVERING WIRE HARNES ENGINE 1 51711380391 $18.19
23 SUPPORT WIRE HARNES ENGINE 1 51711380390 $22.32
24 INSERT WIRE HARNES ENGINE 1 51711380888 $5.93

[SpecM]

e30 m42 cars also have them

[loonibab325i]

best part of the whole swap. alot of people dont know it but the main relays even clip onto it.

uhh, i didn't know that.. pics please?!?!

[smonkbmw]

uhh, i didn't know that.. pics please?!?!

[MDryVur]

W00t w00t.. AWSOME.. THanks everyone...

[dubseven]

Sorry to bring an old thread back from the dead - but both myself as well as the dealership are 100% unable to locate the part number for the screws to hold the plastics to the firewall. Does anyone have that?

[36brua]

Sorry to bring an old thread back from the dead - but both myself as well as the dealership are 100% unable to locate the part number for the screws to hold the plastics to the firewall. Does anyone have that?

This install was not totally P/P on my 89 E30

No screws required really. I mounted mine using 2 plastic nuts on existing studs both across the top 1L/1R but you have to drill new holes in the back over. If you want to mount the plastic holder for the C101 connector you will need longer screws if you left the insulation on the firewall. I used 2e 4mmx 15 mm screws.
Start installation by locating back plate using the studs for the C101 bracket.
A dremel tool is your friend GL

[dubseven]

My firewall has quite a few female studs on it, and the plastic bracket has holes that correspond?

[frankie591]

I had to cut some of the studs off my squirrel cage cover, and I was able to use some miscellaneous hardware to fasten the covers on. I think I used 2 of the existing studs and cut the rest off.

[36brua]

My firewall has quite a few female studs on it, and the plastic bracket has holes that correspond?

no none of the existing studs really line up. 2 new holes. also shave off the male 'boss on the back side on pass side end so the plate will lay flat and as mentioned other studs can be cut off or bent out of the way.

[dubseven]

I have 3 threaded male studs that line up perfectly?