Genuine BMW Part
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Sold as part of these kits
1314475Gasket setPos 17 · Qty 11314608Gasket setPos 15 · Qty 11314707Gasket setPos 15 · Qty 11316984Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 17 · Qty 11316992Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 14 · Qty 11402384Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 17 · Qty 11405282Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 18 · Qty 11415792Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 17 · Qty 12700385Gasket set cylinder head asbestos freePos 18 · Qty 1O-ring — a genuine BMW part, number 11 31 1 304 257. The number stamped on the part is 11311304257; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1304257. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under CAMSHAFT.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and convertible (M3, 1995–1999), with the S50 engine.
BMW draws it on 13 diagrams, among them Timing and valve train-timing chain (11_0425) and Timing and valve train-timing chain (11_0426). It also comes in BMW kits Gasket set (1314475) and Gasket set (1314608) and 7 more.
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
Details
11 31 1 304 257113113042571304257Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0425
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0426
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0427
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0428
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0429
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0432
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_0433
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_1264
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_1306
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_1577
Timing chain/Chain tensioner/Slide rail
Diagram 11_3221
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_5918
Timing and valve train-timing chain
Diagram 11_6117
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