03-06-2018, 04:30 PM
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Location: SA, TX
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Originally Posted by oldskewel
BTW, service records show that this exact part was replaced at the dealer 5 years and 26k miles ago. Is it possible for it to tear like that so soon? It actually makes me doubt the service records now - not that the PO was trying to trick me, but that he was constantly getting ripped off by the dealer.
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SF doesn't have EXTREME temp swings... but rubber bits on BMW's are known to crack in 5 years time under the right conditions. Especially if you are in extreme temp areas like south Texas. I regularly clean under hood and "condition" (detail shine) the rubber pieces. Not sure if this has helped me, but I don't usually have to replace the same rubber piece twice in the period I own a BMW. I also only use OE quality replacements... no URO, Karlin, etc. type brands for these type of components. That said, my convertible is starting to show signs of a cracking intake boot once again... last one was replaced back in 2010 or 2011, would have to check my records.
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