Bent front cross member — a genuine BMW part, number 41 11 8 144 039. The number stamped on the part is 41118144039; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8144039. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Front Body Parts (41_0043) diagram. It weighs about 1.4 kg (3.0 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
