This is a genuine BMW shifting cam, part number 51 16 8 153 020. The number stamped on the part is 51168153020; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8153020. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 coupe and convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Glove Box (51_2099) and Glove Box (51_3081). It weighs about 4 g (under 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.
