Genuine BMW part 61 21 8 365 365: Heat insulation battery. The number stamped on the part is 61218365365; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8365365. You will find it on our Electrical shelf, under Battery with holder.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and compact (318i and 318ti, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43 or M44 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Battery (61_0065) and Battery, empty (61_0658). It weighs about 175 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
