Most late-model engines come factory-equipped with plastic intake manifolds. Plastic saves weight and cost, and conducts heat much more slowly than aluminum or cast iron. This helps lower the temperature of the incoming air for a denser, more powerful air/fuel mixture. However, plastic intake manifolds are susceptible to cracking because they are plastic. Replace your current failing or faulty item with this direct replacement. Part also fits* 5 SERIES 2005 – 2010 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57N2/M57/T2, DIESEL, E60, 12/05-04/10 X5 2007 – 2010 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57T2, DIESEL, TURBO, E70, 03/07-05/10 X5 2003 – 2006 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57N, DIESEL, E53, 10/03-08/06 X5 2007 – 2010 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57N2, DIESEL, TWIN TURBO, E70, 01/07-05/10 X3 2004 – 2010 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57N, DIESEL, E83, 06/04-11/10 X6 2008 – 2010 INLET MANIFOLD, 3.0, M57, DIESEL, E71, 07/08-09/10 *This is a guide only. If you are unsure if this part is suitable for your vehicle, please contact us and we can confirm prior to your purchase.
