A pillar rubber 51 71 1 810 529

[Philippe db]

Hi Guys,

Would appreciate some insight on the following. Just invested in the above mentioned part number 51 71 1 810 529 rubbers for the a pillar.

Now I'm simply not sure if I need them.

First question where they present on all E9's?

Second question what are they supposed to cover? A gap as visible in the third picture below?

Does anybody have a picture of the original rubber still in place on his car? The last picture shows the rubber in place on a restored E9.

Many thanks in advance

KR
Philippe

 

[Tony.dreamer]

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=7001-EUR-05_1974_E9_BMW_25CS&diagId=41_1219

Position 11 in the sketch!

 

[Keshav]

Q1: Yes
Q2. Yes
Q3. See Pic

 

[Philippe db]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the input.

Been scratching my head here for a while but think I figured it out with the help of a toothpick.

Since the answer to question 2 is YES and I don't have a gap in these positions I reckon that my original rubbers are still in place and that during restauration they were simply over sprayed. Pricked them from the side with a toothpick and they indeed are soft. Not ideal but not much I can do about it I'm afraid.

 

[Stevehose]

The replacements are larger than the originals (which I had one of intact when I got my car). They required some cutting to fit, but I leave them off unless I am going on a long trip where rain might be encountered. I keep them off to allow air to circulate and keep condensation out of the inner fenders.

 

[Keshav]

Pricked them from the side with a toothpick and they indeed are soft. Not ideal but not much I can do about it I'm afraid.

Hi Philippe,
They are fine just the way they are. It’s not like there are regular drives in wet weather.

 

[Philippe db]

That is what I will do Keshav, she indeed isn't allowed to play in the rain.

If anybody is looking for these rubbers, my set can leave for a new home, just send me PM.

 

[rsporsche]

They are fine just the way they are. It’s not like there are regular drives in wet weather.

well ... sometimes when you drive long distances to go to an event, especially in the SE USA you can get caught in significant rains ... Steve went through some horrible rains last year around the Vintage.

 

[Keshav]

well ... sometimes when you drive long distances to go to an event, especially in the SE USA you can get caught in significant rains ... Steve went through some horrible rains last year around the Vintage.

Sure, I agree we should all have them as they do serve an important purpose. Philippe has them too except they are pushed into to the cavity somewhat and painted therefore less visible, but they are there.