Berk street axleback gasket

Poptarts · 03-15-2017, 10:52 PM

Hello,

I have just bought a used Berk street muffler and had a couple questions before installing it:

- is it necessary to replace the ring gasket (BMW 18117553130)? It's a $30+ part, if re-using the stock one doesn't create leaks I may go the cheaper route

- has anybody used the stock rubber mounts? I don't have the Berk ones, it would be another $30 to get them.

For info I have a 2011 135i with 23k miles on it, everything stock.

Thanks for any advice!

1and1 · 03-16-2017, 07:16 AM

I swapped stock for Berk Street, reused existing gasket & hangers with no problem. Was just at 60K miles at the time.

Stewy_604 · 03-17-2017, 12:53 PM

I would try and re-use it, but be prepared that you may need to replace. If it was me, I'd buy one...you can always return it if you don't use it. I hate starting a quick project and not being able to finish it.

Poptarts · 03-17-2017, 02:17 PM

Thanks for your answers and advices!

I feel like I'll give it a shot as is, worst case the dealer is 1 mile down the street.

Poptarts · 03-17-2017, 02:18 PM

Thanks for your answers and advices!

I feel like I will give it a shot as is, worst case the dealer is 1 mile down the street.

03-15-2017, 10:52 PM	#1
Poptarts Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: responsibly Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: somewhere iTrader: (1)	Berk street axleback gasket Hello, I have just bought a used Berk street muffler and had a couple questions before installing it: - is it necessary to replace the ring gasket (BMW 18117553130)? It's a $30+ part, if re-using the stock one doesn't create leaks I may go the cheaper route - has anybody used the stock rubber mounts? I don't have the Berk ones, it would be another $30 to get them. For info I have a 2011 135i with 23k miles on it, everything stock. Thanks for any advice!
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03-16-2017, 07:16 AM	#2
1and1 Loves me some MHD! 1858 Rep 1,719 Posts Drives: faster than he should... Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tally, FL iTrader: (2) Garage List '09 135i [10.00]	I swapped stock for Berk Street, reused existing gasket & hangers with no problem. Was just at 60K miles at the time. __________________ 1and1 135i - E82.N54 2009 BSM - MHD / xHP / DCI, PR CP & 7.5" Race IC / N55 mid & Borla . . WL RSFI, Koni, Eibach & Dinan CP's, M3 CA's / EBC Red's & Firehawk 500's X1 - E84.N20 2013 MGM - JB4 - The Wife's, now with new turbo & ewg
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03-17-2017, 12:53 PM	#3
Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	I would try and re-use it, but be prepared that you may need to replace. If it was me, I'd buy one...you can always return it if you don't use it. I hate starting a quick project and not being able to finish it. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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Poptarts Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: responsibly Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: somewhere iTrader: (1)	Thanks for your answers and advices! I feel like I'll give it a shot as is, worst case the dealer is 1 mile down the street.
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Poptarts Private 13 Rep 68 Posts Drives: responsibly Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: somewhere iTrader: (1)	Thanks for your answers and advices! I feel like I will give it a shot as is, worst case the dealer is 1 mile down the street.
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