Genuine BMW part 51 24 8 172 795: Ball pin. The number stamped on the part is 51248172795; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8172795. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 touring (316i, 318i, 318tds, 320i, 323i, 325tds and 328i, 1994–1997), with the M41, M43, M51 or M52 engines.
BMW draws it on 3 diagrams, among them Trunk Lid/Closing System (41_0025) and Trim panel, trunk floor (51_5382). BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 10 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
