Throttle Body to Air filter pipe HELP!

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:22 pm

I bought a 325 throttle body for my 320, fitted it no problem, once i fitted it i realised that the rubber pipe wont fit around the new throttle body.

I phoned BMW to order a part, they rekon there is three didderent types you can buy for an E30 325. And also asking for a shassis no. (WTF)

So is there any difference between these three? What part do i order?

Help!!

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 1:59 pm

they are asking for the number so they can bring your car up on there computer, obviously this is no good as yours is a 2.0 and your after a 2.5 part. i presume your talking about the bellows, i wasnt aware that there were 3 diferent types though

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:22 pm

me neither, the bloke said they all look the same, they cant be tho or there would only be one type!

Maybe one is for coupe one for touring etc?

I cant just order a random one because i get charged 25% if its the wrong one

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 7:53 pm

The auto and manual have different ones for sure. The auto has an extra elbow which goes the the valve-y gubbins and the brake servo. I'm not sure about the third though. I know that GSF supply the manual one but not the auto one, and they probably won't charge you a supplement if you return it. If you have a manual car start there.

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:09 pm

I just ordered a new one from the stealers Ãƒ”šÃ‚£12 + VAT.

They gave me the wrong one to start with as the bloke didn't take my reg number. Mine is a 325 manual. The first one I got didn't have the extra pipe coming from it that goes to the brake servo etc.

The part number for the correct one I got a few days later is:

B13.71.1.708.800

Hope that helps

If you are in the dealers they should be able to bring a diagram of the parts up on the monitor

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:16 pm

We fitted a 325 tb on celv's (e30-320i) 320, it was tight but we got the bellows over by leaving it in hot water for a while and then pulling it over with two screwdrivers, (kinda like doing a bike tyre when you were kids!) he said he still wants a 325 one as it is tight, but had no probs so far!!!

BTW how much are they from BMW??

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:18 pm

Differences between early and late 325i? The ETK says...

up to 1988 - 13 71 1 708 800
from 1988 - 13 71 1 726 325

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 8:31 pm

Sweet nice one guys!

Think i will try that code se if i can get the correct part

I know has an extra tube going through.

If not i best get that kettle boiled!!! lol

Any 1 see nicole kidmans mint white E30 on days of thunder last night?