BMW Shock mount help

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I recently bought a BMW (E36) and it needed 2 new front shocks and springs. I ordered them off the internet but I have a problem. I'm missing a part. I have the shock and spring for each side but I don't have the cap/washer for the springs. I don't need the part that bolts to the chasis. Any ideas?

bonham23

can you not re-use the existing one ?

from the diagram in the link below what part are you referring to?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=BE71&mospid=47426&hg=31&fg=10

znv6i3h7kqf9ys

I can't use the original one as the car came with coilovers/adjustable shocks and the springs were different. All I'm missing are the rubber pieces that stop the spring rubbing and hold it in place. I don't need the piece that bolts to the chasiss but I am having alot of difficulty finding the parts.

Muckie

Maybe a trip to your local scrap yard might be in order.

What year is your BMW. Was in my local breakers yesterday,

came across 3 3series late 90's models.

znv6i3h7kqf9ys

I tried 3 yards already but all they will sell is the complete shock. I might have to go down that road but it seems like alot of waste as I would have no need for the struts. All I need is the housing.

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BTW it's a 1994 E36 M3

znv6i3h7kqf9ys

bonham23 wrote: »

can you not re-use the existing one ?

from the diagram in the link below what part are you referring to?

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partgrp.do?model=BE71&mospid=47426&hg=31&fg=10

Thanks for the diagram really useful. I need parts 11 - 20. Any idea where I can purchase?

bonham23

if you can't source them second hand i'd say you'll have to go to a main dealer as these are not consumable parts.

try
www.fabdirect.com they deal only in scrapped bmws

Muckie

If your any way handy with a tools.

Tell them you need a few bits and pieces off a BMW.

Works for me at my nearest (Kinsella's near the RedCow).

Lads will leave you to it, even lend you a few tools if your stuck.

There quite helpful.

They even had a 90's green 3 series up on the roof of another car yesterday.

DublinDilbert

Jeremy Thousands Self-sufficient wrote: »

Thanks for the diagram really useful. I need parts 11 - 20. Any idea where I can purchase?

Take down the part numbers and any BMW dealer will get them for you.

znv6i3h7kqf9ys

Thanks for the advice lads. Phoned Joe Duffy Motors and got everything sorted. Was also cheaper than breakers yard.