This is a genuine BMW exhaust gas system screening, part number 51 71 1 977 084. The number stamped on the part is 51711977084; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1977084. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Other Body equipment parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe, touring and compact (318i, 318ti, 325i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M42, M44, M50 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Heat insulation and air duct (51_2047) and Heat insulation (51_2195). It weighs about 200 g (0.4 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
