Genuine BMW part 11 37 8 645 501: Repair kit, intermediate lever. The number stamped on the part is 11378645501; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8645501. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under Other Engine parts.
It fits every E46 body style (316i, 316ti, 318i and 318ti, 2001–2004), with the N42 or N46 engines.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Valve timing gear, camshaft, inlet (11_3176) and Valve timing gear, camshaft, inlet (11_3269). It weighs about 380 g (0.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
