RealOEM is never right, the part number it lists as an assembly is just the two torsion rods. I think the revised shape was due to a change in tooling at some point. BMW used to sell complete assemblies until 15 years or so ago, at least on e9s.
E3 Hood Liner
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So mine must be off a later E3 after they changed the tooling.
(There go 4 concours points, darn it
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(There go 4 concours points, darn it
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The difference is very tiny! And BMW Concours are not concours, they are clean car contests. At any other show no one would know the difference, it is a new one for me as well.
I'm just kidding, Chris.
Thanks for the history on that piece. All the weird stuff with these vintage BMWs is interesting to me.
Thanks for the history on that piece. All the weird stuff with these vintage BMWs is interesting to me.
We learn new things everyday about beloved e3s and e9s.
This is the most beautiful underside of a bonnet I've ever seen, at least in a car that actually gets driven. And no, I do not intend to look up the different torsion bars.
Dick: Bonus points for the "minimalist look".
Dick: Bonus points for the "minimalist look".
I know this is an old thread, but I am installing an after-market hood liner on my e3 and wondering what materials are best to clean/prep the surface where the old liner has crumbled away. Thanks!
Citrus based cleaner and a plastic scraper to get all the old glue off then some simple green.
This is the best product that I have found for removing contact type adhesives as used on weatherstripping and likely on the hood pads. Does not harm automotive paints (but test first to make sure)...
I get my supply of this from my contact in AZ as you can’t find it in CA!
and of course, a heavy drop cloth covering the engine compartment and fenders
agreed! the old stuff can drip all over and is a nasty, sticky mess
Space Age auto paint in Mesa, AZ carries it.
Thanks, all. I ordered some of that 3M stuff off of Amazon and they shipped it to me. I have the hood off of the e3 at the moment so that should make this easier.
I recently bought a OEM hood liner for my E3 from maximillion imports. $93.60 excluding shipping with the sticky backing for direct install. I’ve posted photos of it with OEM number and packaging in my content.
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For those who are interested I did research on where to get a new engine hood sound absorber kit OEM# 51 48 1 806 707. It’s bmw OEM with the sealed skin top layer foam and removable backing to expose adhesive back layer. Maximillion Imports $100cdn plus shipping.
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Assuming this is a long shot, - anyone know of a source for pads that look like this?
Not real attractive but that is just me.