Genuine BMW part 54 12 8 119 905: Left pipe clamp. The number stamped on the part is 54128119905; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8119905. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Sliding Roof / Folding Top parts.
It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and compact (318i, 320i, 325i and M3, 1992–1999), with the M40, M42, M43, M50 or S50 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Sliding Lifting Roof Drive (54_0175) and Sliding Lifting Roof Drive (54_0176). It weighs about 26 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.
