Genuine BMW part 71 60 1 139 942: Gasket ring. The number stamped on the part is 71601139942; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1139942. You will find it on our Tools shelf, under Other Equipment Parts parts.
It fits every E36 body style (318i, 318ti, 320i, 323i, 325i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M44, M50 or M52 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Trailer Hitch/Electr.Attaching Parts (71_0112) diagram. It weighs about 1 g (under 0.1 lb). It also comes in BMW kit Scdel. of tow.hitch+detach.ball head (1094390).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
