Flange — a genuine BMW part, number 11 12 1 717 432. The number stamped on the part is 11121717432; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1717432. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under Cylinder head with cover.
It fits every E36 body style (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M50, M52, S50 or S52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Cylinder head attached parts (11_1507) and Cylinder head attached parts (11_4933). It weighs about 41 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.
