Genuine BMW part 54 34 8 239 074: Repair kit f folding top frame cover. The number stamped on the part is 54348239074; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8239074. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Softtop, electromech. all-autom (54_0199) diagram. It weighs about 64 g (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.
