Support plate — a genuine BMW part, number 11 11 1 724 989. The number stamped on the part is 11111724989; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 1724989. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under Engine block.
It fits every E36 body style (320i, 323i and 328i, 1992–1999), with the M52 engine — and the European-market versions. It also fits every E46 body style (320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and 330i, 1999–2006), with the M52, M54 or M56 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 5 diagrams, among them Engine block (11_1599) and Engine block (11_2166). It weighs about 40 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.
