Exhaust downpipe gasket

[thomp1983]

Hi all,

Does the 4.4i have a gasket between the exhaust manifold and downpipe? I can't find one on realoem but I'm surprised bmw rely on a tapered fit to be gas tight.

Thanks
Chris

[X5Sport]

Item 4?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpa ... Id=11_3588

[thomp1983]

That's the sort of thing I mean yes but when I enter my vin there's nothing on the manifold page and the manifold is a different design.

I'm certain there was nothing fitted when I removed the engine which is why I think it must just be sealed with paste

Chris

[X5Sport]

Having now picked a pre-2003 version, I can’t see anything about a seal/gasket either under engine, manifold or exhaust. As you suggest, it looks like a paste job. Facelift versions have a seal there.

[Themoog2]

Nothing on mine. Not even paste and it doesn't leak.