Need "Front aggregate protective plate"

[AzkotikBMW]

Well, had my clutch completely replaced last week at the shop, and apparently they decided to leave a few screws out of the protective plastic plate that goes under the engine/oil pan....SO I was on my way home from work today and it came loose, made a terrible noise for about 2 miles, then sheared off the front half of it on the lip of a bridge....YAY!! So...I'm trying to figure out where I can get one without paying $300 for a OEM one from realoem.com.

Any suggestions?

[danewilson77]

Not trying to be smart, but you can't buy parts from Realoem....and typically those prices are hosed.

I will look around......I need one also.

[AzkotikBMW]

Not trying to be smart, but you can't buy parts from Realoem....and typically those prices are hosed.

I will look around......I need one also.

Ok, cool....learn something everyday!

Thanks DW, really don't want to be driving around with that exposed in the AWESOME Wisconsin winter :P

[billschusteriv]

01 Front aggregate protective plate 1 03/2001 51717028893 $396.86

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...83&hg=51&fg=80

[billschusteriv]

From AutohausAZ.com: Doesn't appear to be available

From getbmwparts.com: $331.40

From ECSTuning.com: $321.58

BavAuto and PelicanParts were both higher... $ 392.95 and $424.75.



If you don't want to spend this kind of money, probably need to get this part from a pick and pull or salvage yard.

[billschusteriv]

Here's an eBay auction:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-e46-01-0...=mtr#vi-ilComp

You'd have to check compatibility... the part number listed is different.

I can't tell what #1 is pointing to, but it appears to be a different part that what you described:

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...51&fg=70&hl=34




01 Engine compartment screening 1 03/2001 51718242567 $123.45

01 Engine compartment screening 1 03/2001 51718268344 $123.45
For vehicles with
Automatic transmission
S205A=Yes

01 Engine compartment screening 1 10/2000 51718242567 $123.45

01 Engine compartment screening 1 10/2000 51718268344 $123.45
For vehicles with
Poor road package
or
Hot-climate version
S815A=Yes

S823A=Yes

01 Engine compartment screening 1 02/1999 10/1999 51718242567 $123.45
02 Right front heat insulation 1 51488193806 $36.33
03 HEAT RESIST.PLATE RIGHT ENGINE SUPPORT 1 51488193808 $30.38
04 TUNNEL HEAT INSULATOR 1 51488193807 $218.72
05 HEAT INSULATOR REAR SILENCER 1 51487037885 $73.07
06 HEAT RESISTANCE PLATE ENGINE SUPPORT 1 51488177000 $30.38
07 Front wall heat resistant plate 1 51488202979 $29.32
08 Clip 2 51717195796 $1.44
10 Hex head screw ST4,8X16-ZNS3 2 07119901299 $0.25
10 Hex head screw ST6,3X16-C-Z2 4 07119916966 $0.27
10 Hex head screw with washer ST4,8X16MM 1 07147129160 $0.36
11 C-clip nut 2 07146981767 $1.33
12 Body nut D=18MM, ZNS-3 9 07146949379 $0.20
12 Nut 9 51418176418 $0.23
13 Hex bolt with washer M8X18-Z1-ZNS 4 04/2006 07119900498 ENDED
13 Hex bolt with washer M8X18-U1-8.8 4 07119905529 $0.96
13 Hex bolt with washer M10X35-Z1-10.9 8 33306760652 $0.88
17 Cover 1 02/2001 51718197932 $5.82
18 Hexagon nut with collar 2 07147154227 $0.62
19 Circlip 6 51718212163 $0.26
20 Quick-release screw 6 07147177492 $1.08
22 CONNECTING SUPPORT 1 18211436309 $11.66
26 Front aggregate protective plate 1 03/2001 51718218384 $304.02 +core
26 Front aggregate protective plate 1 03/2001 51717028893 $396.86
27 Blind rivet nut M8 2 03/2001 41132291403 $1.53
27 Blind rivet nut M8 2 51711909942 $3.08
28 SECURING BOLT M8X16 2 03/2001 51718205286 $1.09
28 Hex bolt with washer M10X55 2 03/2001 31101096987 $3.53
28 SECURING BOLT M8X16 2 03/2001 51718205286 $1.09


Aside from that, realoem reports that it is compatible with your vehicle.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref....eur=&details=1

Part 51718268344 (Engine compartment screening) was found on the following vehicles:
E46 320i Sedan, M54 (EV13) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 320i Sedan, M54 (AV13) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 323Ci Convertible, M52 (BR33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 323Ci Coupe, M52 (BM33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Convertible, M54 (BW33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Convertible, M54 (BS33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M54 (BN33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M54 (BD33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M56 (BV13) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M56 (BN73) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M54 (BN33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325Ci Coupe, M54 (BD33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Sedan, M56 (AZ33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Sedan, M54 (EV33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Sedan, M54 (ET37) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Sedan, M54 (AV33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Sedan, M54 (AN37) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Touring, M56 (AX13) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Touring, M54 (EN33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 325i Touring, M54 (AW33) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 328Ci Coupe, M52 (BM53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 328i Sedan, M52 (AM53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Convertible, M54 (BW53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Convertible, M54 (BS53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Coupe, M54 (BD53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Coupe, M54 (BN53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Coupe, M54 (BD53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330Ci Coupe, M54 (BN53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330i Sedan, M54 (EV53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation
E46 330i Sedan, M54 (AV53) : Heat insulation and sound insulation

[danewilson77]

^Looks like that one is for prefaces....

Part# 51 71 8 268 344, fits:.......near the end of add.