This is a genuine BMW reinforcement of hood compartment drive, part number 41 13 8 170 651. The number stamped on the part is 41138170651; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8170651. You will find it on our Exterior Body shelf, under Other Bodywork parts.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Folding top compartment (41_0848) and Body skeleton (41_0954). It weighs about 407 g (0.9 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
