Windshield seal help

[Bleech]

Hi Everyone.

The plastic going along the bottom of my windshield is really brittle, flakey and comes apart when you touch it
I want to replace this part, but don't even know what it's called! Please can someone help me? Maybe point me in the right direction of where I can order one? I think I'm going to have to replace the whole plastic cover as it also goes under the wipers, maybe I can put some kind of rubber seal along it instead?
Any help would really be appreciated and paid back for with beer.

I did take a photo, it's not that clear, but hopefully it'll show you what I'm babbling on about a bit better.
Thanks in advance

[Bleech]

I found a picture that I borrowed (hope that's ok!), it's much better and shows you what I mean.

[Bleech]

Ok found it. Incase anyone else wants to know, the part number is:-

51717017022 and is about $115

Thanks for all the help.. erm I think

[esqu1re]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&hg=51&fg=80

part 1

[Karacticus]

Had mine replaced under warranty once it started to warp after about 3.5 years and 45K miles -- doubt is the mileage, probably time in the sun/UV exposure.

Not the first time I've seen this part mentioned as degrading, so I imagine it's going to be a continuing replacement item over time.

If someone does the replacement themselves out of warranty, posting a DIY could be pretty handy

[Bleech]

Originally Posted by esqu1re

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...61&hg=51&fg=80

part 1

Thanks mate. I asked around a few suppliers, the shipping was a bit of a mare because it's coming to Canada.
I did find a Canadian company Bimmerspecialists (I think), nice 3 day shipping and no excesive 'brokers fees' that us Canadians get fleeced on (with a bit of luck )

[Bleech]

Originally Posted by Karaticus

Had mine replaced under warranty once it started to warp after about 3.5 years and 45K miles -- doubt is the mileage, probably time in the sun/UV exposure.

Not the first time I've seen this part mentioned as degrading, so I imagine it's going to be a continuing replacement item over time.

If someone does the replacement themselves out of warranty, posting a DIY could be pretty handy

Mines out of warranty (2003) unfortunatly But it's really badly degraded! We do have a wide range of weather here though (-30 winter to +40 summer), so I'm hoping it's down to that.

[chickdr]

It sucks you can get the "deals" we get down here. That part goes for $92.68 at ww.bmwpartzdirect.com(North Haven BMW). There have been other posts detailing how to remove the old one and install the new one. Most certainly a DIY job.

[Bleech]

Originally Posted by chickdr

It sucks you can get the "deals" we get down here. That part goes for $92.68 at ww.bmwpartzdirect.com(North Haven BMW)

I know, we get mugged on so many things up here
They used to say it was because of the exchange between currencies, but at the mo the Canadian $ is worth more than the US $, but things still cost more.
Oh well.