The S50B32 has what BMW call a cover fitted which appears to have a gauze fitted to it - does this act as a filter if so does it ever need cleaning/checking?
(large round plate on right side)
part #2 11131404657
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_1574
(large round plate on right side)
part #2 11131404657
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/show...diagId=11_1574
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