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Blind plug

BMW Part Number:51 71 8 168 260
51718168260short number 8168260
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Fits E36 / E46 — 316g, 316i, 316i 1.6, 316i 1.9, 318i, 318is, 318tds, 318ti +17 more
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This is a genuine BMW blind plug, part number 51 71 8 168 260. The number stamped on the part is 51718168260; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8168260. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts. It supersedes the older number 0141032, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

It fits the E36 sedan, touring and compact (318i, 318ti, 320i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions. It also fits the E46 convertible (323i, 325i, 330i and M3, 2000–2006), with the M52, M54 or S54 engines — and the European-market versions.

BMW draws it on 19 diagrams, among them Engine Oil Cooling (17_0117) and Charge-air cooling (17_0118).

We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.

Details

BMW Part Number51 71 8 168 260
Also written as517181682608168260
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM
OE / Cross-Reference
2512840000HI
CompactM43ManualCH11
SedanM52AutomaticCB85
ConvertibleS54AllBR91

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  • Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
  • Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.

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