Exhaust Manifold Gasket with Heat Shield - E46, E39, E60, X3, X5, Z4

This is the heat shield sealing the exhaust manifold/header to the cylinder head on M52TU, M54, and M56 engines used in E46, E39, E60, X3, X5, and Z4 models. Each heat shield covers 3 cylinders (one for each manifold) so order two for the complete set.

E60 fitment note: 2004-2005 525i/530i with M54 engine only
X3 fitment note: 2003-2005 2.5i/3.0i with M54 engine only

This part is manufactured by an aftermarket supplier of European auto parts, including many gaskets. While not carrying OEM status, this part follows the design of the original very closely and uses similar materials. An aftermarket part may even have the same TUV approval as its OEM counterpart. The brand may even be OEM to another manufacturer besides BMW. This aftermarket brand has a two year warranty - the same as Genuine BMW and OEM brands.

BMW Fitments:

3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325Ci
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 325xi
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i
E39 (97-03) > 530i
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i N52 (2006-2007)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i N52 (2006-2007)
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 2.5i M54 (2003-2005)
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0i M54 (2003-2006)
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 2.5i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i M54