HELP! Exhaust Manifold for E36 M3 EVO

[Gretchen]

Guys, I need some assistance...

I am in desperate need of an exhaust manifold for M155 OXO, my E36 M3 Evo.

Part number is S50 B32.

If anyone happens to have made any upgrades (I'd love a Supersprint, but not in the position unfortunately) and has one lurking about in good condition with an awesome working flexi-hose they want to give a good home to, i'd be so very grateful.

Reasonable funds on offer. Can collect within 100-150 miles of postcodes PE or UX.

I'm looking at few on ebay, but rather ask the PH trusted collective first.

Thanks in advance.

[_Neal_]

Had a look on e36coupe.com too? Also, www.shropshirebmwparts.co.uk may have a second hand one in stock, they break e36s.

Best of luck

Neal

[Gretchen]

Have just dropped them an email, thank you.

[_Neal_]

My pleasure, hope they can sort you out.

[Gretchen]

_Neal_ said:

My pleasure, hope they can sort you out.

Had a reply, unfortunately not this time.

However, I'm currently persuing the repair of existing flexi hose.

Still open to any other help and further suggestions.

Thank you.

[_Neal_]

Have you taken it to a local specialist, I think the Flexi is quite a common issue?

[pat_y]

indeed, one of my previous E36's split it's flexi joint on the manifold, Sean at Iridium engineering in southampton cut the old one out and fitted a nice stainless flexi sleeve instead, quite a common fix apparently.

[clabcon]

I have one that I paid good money for a few years back now but never got around to fitting to my now gone 1997 M3 Evo. It came from a well known parts breaker and has the flexi-section. It has been garaged since 2008, prior to which it was on low miles 1998 car, with the euro 3.2 litre M3 engine (S50B32), so it will be a directly replacement for your leaking part.

PM sent.

[M5 Russ]

There are a few on eBay. I don't think you can get a better manifold than the factory one as it's already tubular but I may be wrong.

[naetype]

Replacing the flexi joint is a common repair and BMW even make the part to do it. Take it to a local reputable 'M' garage and they'll do it for you. Far, far cheaper than buying and replacing a whole manifold.

[Gretchen]

naetype said:

Replacing the flexi joint is a common repair and BMW even make the part to do it. Take it to a local reputable 'M' garage and they'll do it for you. Far, far cheaper than buying and replacing a whole manifold.

Am on the case. Should be fixed by the weekend / early next week.

Thanks chaps.

Just want my car back now. I'm missing her. Pain the rear though she is

[clabcon]

naetype said:

Replacing the flexi joint is a common repair and BMW even make the part to do it. Take it to a local reputable 'M' garage and they'll do it for you. Far, far cheaper than buying and replacing a whole manifold.

I did not know this, has this only surfaced over the last year or two?