Aluminum skid plate, is this bent?

SCS55 · 01-28-2021, 03:19 PM

During a routine oil change I noticed my skid plate has a bend in it right below the the downpipe. I do see a scrape starting on the bottom running aft with a small impact point but not sure if the edge of the skid should be straight or not?
Also, it appears that I'm also missing an exhuast flange bolt.

FriedPiston · 01-28-2021, 03:38 PM

Looks bent, and yes, you're missing #8 in the following diagram: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=18_1089

The bolt is there to help keep the exhaust flange in place, but it's far from being a critical part.

SCS55 · 01-28-2021, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriedPiston

Looks bent, and yes, you're missing #8 in the following diagram: https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...diagId=18_1089

The bolt is there to help keep the exhaust flange in place, but it's far from being a critical part.

Thats what I figured. I obviously hit something and the thin unsupported section gave way.

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