Genuine BMW part 52 10 8 164 893: Damper. The number stamped on the part is 52108164893; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8164893. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Tail trim. BMW has since replaced it with 8189603 and 8189604.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, touring and compact (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M42, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Front Seat Rail Mechanical/Single Parts (52_0621) and Front Seat Rail (52_0622). It weighs about 611 g (1.3 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
