Exhaust Manifold Gasket with Heat Shield, Genuine BMW - 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 is a Genuine BMW manifold gasket with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.