This is a genuine BMW screw plug with gasket ring, part number 11 14 2 244 615. The number stamped on the part is 11142244615; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2244615. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under Housing cover.
It fits the E36 sedan, touring and compact (318tds, 325td and 325tds, 1991–1996), with the M41 or M51 engines. It also fits the E46 sedan and touring (318d and 320d, 1998–2002), with the M47 engine.
BMW draws it on 6 diagrams, among them Timing Case (11_1179) and Lower Timing Case (11_1441). It weighs about 34 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.
