PZero Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Yeah yeah, I know. I might as well also request some snake legs, hens teeth and rocking horse 5h1t. But who knows, might get lucky one day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopfjaeger Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Have you tried looking overseas, e.g. California? If you join of the USA forums, you might get lucky......It won't fit in your hand luggage, but if you get lucky and find what you want, worth paying for shipping? Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZero Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 Heh, given the current US/UK exchange rate, shipping and then getting stung by Her Majesty's (or should that now be His Majesty's?) Customs import taxes, I might as well just buy a new car 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbcrd Posted October 23, 2022 Share Posted October 23, 2022 https://www.schmiedmann.com/en/product/1946897-used?product=B41627007396 Problem is shipping and import duties. There's one on ebay in blue at the moment but suspiciously no photos of the rust prone areas like the wiring grommet hole. These guys also have a couple: https://www.b-parts.com/auto-parts/body-parts/tailgate-bmw-5-touring-e39-520-i-1996-1997-1998-1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-5155650 Best of luck anyway. I had mine repaired in the end but it wasn't too bad. Cost a fair bit. They crop up in UK breakers from time to time. You might end up buying one better than your own and still having to do a little bit of repair. Easier to do with it off the car as it could be chemical dipped or blasted. All costs though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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