are the exhaust manifold the same on all the r53s? I have a 03 mcs with a 11/02 build date, and I'm trying to find an exhaust manifold but I keep getting told, from local junkyards, that the manifold they have wont work on my build date, I thought they were all the same? what could be the difference?

 

For me the best way to check part compatibility is to go to Real OEM. You can select different years and even by the month of build. Part numbers are the same, you should be able to use the part.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...Cooper_S&mg=18

 

did just that, and yes they are the same. great advice. found one on car-part.com that is nearby...

 

The ones for the auto (Aisin) S models are different, '05-'08.