Name: Bonnet Strut VAICO V20-2037 OE Ref 8 202 688
Brand: VAICO
SKU: VAICO-V20-2037
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Bonnet Strut VAICO V20-2037 OE Ref 8 202 688 VAICO

Key Specification:

EAN: 4046001297403
Eject Force [N]: 580
Length [mm]: 316
OE REFERENCE: 51 23 8 202 688
OEM Reference number: 51238202688

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Specification
Description
OEM Numbers
Compatibilities
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EAN

4046001297403

Eject Force [N]

580

Length [mm]

316

OE REFERENCE

51 23 8 202 688

OEM Reference number

51238202688

Outer Diameter 1 [mm]

Outer Diameter 2 [mm]

Packing Unit

PURPOSE GROUP

Bonnet

Quality

Stroke [mm]

120

Supplementary Info

Original VAICO Quality

Weight [kg]

0.27

Bonnet Strut OE Ref 8 202 688 – VAICO – OEM 51238202688

This part from VAICO is designed as a direct replacement for OEM reference 51238202688. Manufactured to meet original equipment standards, it is suitable for selected ALPINA, BMW vehicles and intended to restore correct system operation.

It is supplied under manufacturer reference V20-2037 with EAN EAN: 4046001297403, allowing accurate identification and compatibility checks. This component is commonly used to replace worn, damaged, or faulty units where reliable performance is required.

The product is intended as a like-for-like replacement and should be installed according to manufacturer guidelines. Depending on vehicle design and component location, professional installation may be recommended.

Why Choose This Part?

Direct replacement for OEM reference 51238202688
Manufactured by VAICO
Clearly identified by SKU V20-2037 and EAN EAN: 4046001297403
Covered by our standard returns policy

Vehicle Compatibility

Compatible with selected ALPINA, BMW models. Please confirm fitment using OEM reference 51238202688 or our vehicle registration lookup tool before ordering.

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Reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

BMW 51 23 8 202 688 BMW 8 202 688

OE reference number(s) comparable with the original spare part number

ALPINA

ALPINA B3 (E46) From 03/1999 to 01/2006

3.3 All-wheel Drive 4WD 11/2001-01/2005, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S7T)

3.3 Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1999-07/2002, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S)

3.4 S Rear-Wheel Drive 08/2002-01/2006, 224 kw, 3346 ccm, 305 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286ST5)

ALPINA B3 Convertible (E46) From 03/1999 to 12/2005

3.3 Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2000-07/2002, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S7T)

3.4 S Rear-Wheel Drive 11/2002-12/2005, 224 kw, 3346 ccm, 305 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286ST5)

ALPINA B3 Coupe (E46) From 03/1999 to 01/2006

3.3 Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1999-07/2002, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S)

3.4 S Rear-Wheel Drive 11/2002-01/2006, 224 kw, 3346 ccm, 305 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286ST5)

ALPINA B3 Touring (E46) From 03/1999 to 01/2006

3.3 Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1999-07/2002, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S)

3.4 S Rear-Wheel Drive 08/2002-01/2006, 224 kw, 3346 ccm, 305 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286ST5)

3.3 All-wheel Drive 4WD 11/2001-01/2005, 206 kw, 3300 ccm, 280 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S7T)

BMW

BMW 3 (E46) From 12/1997 to 05/2005

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1596 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N40 B16 A, N45 B16 A

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1998-02/2002, 77 kw, 1895 ccm, 105 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-02/2005, 77 kw, 1596 ccm, 105 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B16 (164E3)

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-02/2005, 85 kw, 1995 ccm, 116 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2005, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A

325 xi 4WD 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 02/1998-08/2001, 95 kw, 1951 ccm, 129 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D1)

330 xd 4WD 01/2000-02/2003, 135 kw, 2926 ccm, 184 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D1)

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-03/2003, 85 kw, 1951 ccm, 116 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

328 i Rear-Wheel Drive 02/1998-06/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-05/2005, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2005, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

330 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-02/2005, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 02/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: N46 B18 A, N42 B18 A

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 04/1998-09/2001, 100 kw, 1951 ccm, 136 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D1)

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/1998-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1997-09/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Saloon, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

330 d Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-02/2005, 135 kw, 2926 ccm, 184 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D1)

330 xd 4WD 09/2002-12/2004, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

BMW 3 Compact (E46) From 03/2001 to 02/2005

316 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2001-02/2005, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N46 B18 A, N42 B18 A

318 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2001-12/2004, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

320 td Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2001-12/2002, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

318 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2001-12/2004, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

325 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2001-12/2004, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

316 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1596 ccm, 115 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N40 B16 A, N45 B16 A

316 ti Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-02/2005, 77 kw, 1596 ccm, 105 PS, Hatchback, Petrol , ENG: N40 B16 A

320 td Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2005, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

318 td Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-02/2005, 85 kw, 1995 ccm, 115 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

BMW 3 Convertible (E46) From 04/2000 to 12/2007

330 Cd Rear-Wheel Drive 08/2005-12/2007, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Convertible, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-12/2007, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2004-08/2006, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2000-08/2006, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

320 Cd Rear-Wheel Drive 02/2005-12/2007, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Convertible, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-12/2007, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2006-12/2007, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

325 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-08/2006, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

330 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-08/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Convertible, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

BMW 3 Coupe (E46) From 12/1998 to 07/2006

330 Cd Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-07/2006, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Coupe, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/2000-05/2006, 100 kw, 1995 ccm, 136 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 02/1999-08/2001, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/1999-09/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

M3 CSL Rear-Wheel Drive 05/2003-12/2003, 265 kw, 3246 ccm, 360 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

330 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-05/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

323 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/1999-09/2000, 120 kw, 2494 ccm, 163 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S4)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2000-05/2006, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

320 Cd Rear-Wheel Drive 11/2003-07/2006, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Coupe, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

316 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2002-07/2006, 85 kw, 1596 ccm, 115 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N45 B16 A

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1999-08/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-07/2006, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

320 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 01/2000-05/2006, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

316 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 04/2000-07/2006, 77 kw, 1596 ccm, 105 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B16 (164E3)

328 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1998-05/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

M3 Rear-Wheel Drive 07/2000-05/2006, 252 kw, 3246 ccm, 343 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: S54 B32 (326S4)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2004, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1999-08/2001, 85 kw, 1895 ccm, 116 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

325 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-05/2006, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

318 Ci Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2004-05/2006, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Coupe, Petrol , ENG: N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

BMW 3 Touring (E46) From 06/1999 to 07/2005

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2001, 87 kw, 1895 ccm, 118 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

316 i Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2002-02/2005, 85 kw, 1796 ccm, 115 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N46 B18 A, N42 B18 A

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-07/2005, 105 kw, 1995 ccm, 143 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: N42 B20 A, N46 B20 A, N46 B20 C

323 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-12/2000, 125 kw, 2494 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B25 (256S3)

330 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-02/2005, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

328 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1999-05/2000, 142 kw, 2793 ccm, 193 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B28 (286S2)

330 i Rear-Wheel Drive 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 10/2002-03/2003, 85 kw, 1951 ccm, 115 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D1)

318 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2003-02/2005, 85 kw, 1995 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2000, 110 kw, 1990 ccm, 150 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M52 B20 (206S4)

330 xi 4WD 06/2000-02/2005, 170 kw, 2979 ccm, 231 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B30 (306S3)

325 xi 4WD 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

318 i Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-09/2001, 85 kw, 1895 ccm, 116 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M43 B19 (194E1)

325 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 141 kw, 2494 ccm, 192 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B25 (256S5)

330 xd 4WD 01/2000-03/2003, 135 kw, 2926 ccm, 184 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 125 kw, 2171 ccm, 170 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

330 d Rear-Wheel Drive 10/1999-02/2005, 135 kw, 2926 ccm, 184 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D1)

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2001-02/2005, 110 kw, 1995 ccm, 150 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D4)

330 xd 4WD 08/2002-05/2005, 150 kw, 2993 ccm, 204 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M57 D30 (306D2)

320 d Rear-Wheel Drive 03/2000-09/2001, 100 kw, 1951 ccm, 136 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: M47 D20 (204D1)

320 i Rear-Wheel Drive 09/2000-02/2005, 120 kw, 2171 ccm, 163 PS, Estate, Petrol , ENG: M54 B22 (226S1)

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