08-02-2018, 11:07 PM | #1 |
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Installing Radiator Guards on B58 equipped vehicles (US)
My 2017 440i GC was built in July 2016, before BMW made a production change in December 2017 to add radiator guards as a standard feature.
There are several threads already discussing this problem. I wanted to start a new discussion to consolidate the feedback from US based forum members. My notes : 1. Visited my local BMW dealer in SoCal 2. Shop foreman / SA inspected the vehicle to assess potential labor charges 3. Parts department finally received a list of all the parts from BMW NA 4. Quote is being prepared Attached - a diagram showing radiator guard parts. |
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I have a 2017 340i that did not come with guards. My rad did get a puncture and BMW Canada did try to add guards on my car for the repair. Unfortunately when the parts arrived it didn't fit they said because my variant had the smaller engine rad on top. So I'm still in the process of fitting a mesh grille myself. |
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That's what I thought too then I went to the dealer and saw the difference in the 3 series and 4 series models. My dealer tried their best after keeping the car for 5 weeks coordinating with Germany. Unfortunately my model can't be fitted with rock guards at all. Looks like your 440i will though. Look at the diagram you can see the difference: https://www.getbmwparts.com/v-2017-b...and-components https://www.getbmwparts.com/v-2017-b...and-components I paid $2700 for the repairs |
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08-05-2018, 12:03 PM | #7 |
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The guard applies to 3 series LCI also. The dealer installed these for free? I would think they should have come installed from the factory!
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08-05-2018, 12:23 PM | #8 |
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@gsehgal29 Thanks for sharing the service details. What vehicle do you have? The notes indicates that your vehicle has an auxiliary cooler in front of the radiator.
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Apples to apples: 330xi sedan vs. 440xi GC. You’ll see that they’re both the same. A couple of notes:
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My new 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edn has a single guard, as it should. Built late Dec 2017.
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08-14-2018, 11:39 PM | #15 |
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I opened a case with BMW NA requesting the installation of rock guards as a courtesy under warranty. My local dealer already received a list of parts confirmed by BMW AG (Germany).
Will update this thread once BMW NA responds. |
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17118485042 Rock guard From:12/20/2017 Source: realoem.com My car was manufactured in the middle of November 2017, and does NOT have 'em Time to call BMW NA |
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View post on imgur.com Here you go I have a 2016 340i SA RWD Build 8/2015 Hopefully this will be helpful to everyone I looked at a preowned 440i while I was at the lot and the front of the engine bay look the same as mine not sure why your dealer saying it impossible Last edited by NormanConquest; 08-15-2018 at 05:32 PM.. |
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