[Kingtron]

Hello guys,

This small bracket / clip has BMW logo on it, my mechanic could not identify it.
I don't know if it is for my car model or another BMW model.
Was under the car when the mechanic pulled down the engine to do a cylinder head job.

The number on the plastic part is : 6773940

I Have tried every possible search method, could not find anything.

I Have E90 335i N54 2007 Automatic Transmission.

Photos Attached

Thanks.

[Bme30]

I found the same clip the other day and have zero idea what or where it came from

And I found mine when I dropped the subframe.

[cwarren]

been through these cars with a fine tooth comb many times over and i dont recall that part anywhere possible its an assembly clip of some sort that is normally removed after .

[Dave W.]

I'm fairly sure it goes between the motor mount and motor mount bracket.

[Kingtron]

Originally Posted by Dave W.

I'm fairly sure it goes between the motor mount and motor mount bracket.

Here maybe ?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...22&fg=05&hl=12

[335i-boy]

Have you got an aftermarket FMIC?

[Kingtron]

Originally Posted by 335i-boy

Have you got an aftermarket FMIC?

No I haven't.

[335i-boy]

Originally Posted by Kingtron

No I haven't.

It's not what I had thought then.

I had to take out a small part very similar so that my Helix FMIC would fit. It's just as small. Can't find it now if I need to part out.

[Dave W.]

Originally Posted by Kingtron

Here maybe ?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...22&fg=05&hl=12

Yes, between #3 and #4, attached to #3.

[Kingtron]

Originally Posted by Dave W.

Yes, between #3 and #4, attached to #3.

The problem is, it is not showing in the diagram !
Maybe someone is doing a fix in this area and can confirm.

[Dave W.]

Prob not available separately.

[Kingtron]

Originally Posted by Dave W.

Prob not available separately.

any idea about the benefit of this part ?
what does it do exactly

thanks

[Dave W.]

Yes, it's a little spacer that bumps into a pad on the rubber motor mount when the engine torques to the side under full throttle. Basically, when you're cruising the motor mount is free to float around and absorb vibrations easily. Then when you go full throttle the engine torques to the side a little and compresses the rubber motor mount. The pad stops the rubber motor mount from compressing further, so it limits engine movement. Sort of like a dual hardness motor mount- it's soft when cruising and firm at WOT.

[Kingtron]

can I put it back easily ?
what do I need to do ?
thanks

[Dave W.]

Is the motor mount off? It goes in between the rubber motor mount and the metal arm, it clips in from below.

[Kingtron]

the motor mount is not off, I'm driving the car without any problems, But I need to explain to the mechanic about it.

[Bme30]

Well mine was broke in half. When I dropped the subframe. I just threw it away. I haven't seen and ill effects yet, hoping not too.

[ScottB4857]

Reviving a very old thread in case anyone else finds this. I also found this piece lying on the ground after dropping the subframe.

Dave W is correct - "Yes, it's a little spacer that bumps into a pad on the rubber motor mount when the engine torques to the side under full throttle. Basically, when you're cruising the motor mount is free to float around and absorb vibrations easily. Then when you go full throttle the engine torques to the side a little and compresses the rubber motor mount. The pad stops the rubber motor mount from compressing further, so it limits engine movement. Sort of like a dual hardness motor mount- it's soft when cruising and firm at WOT."

Pics show where it attaches on the motor mount bracket. I don't know if it is actually needed, especially when upgrading motor mounts, but hopefully helps if someone else has a little OCD like I do and can't stand not knowing where it went!

[Kingtron]

Originally Posted by ScottB4857

Reviving a very old thread in case anyone else finds this. I also found this piece lying on the ground after dropping the subframe.

Dave W is correct - "Yes, it's a little spacer that bumps into a pad on the rubber motor mount when the engine torques to the side under full throttle. Basically, when you're cruising the motor mount is free to float around and absorb vibrations easily. Then when you go full throttle the engine torques to the side a little and compresses the rubber motor mount. The pad stops the rubber motor mount from compressing further, so it limits engine movement. Sort of like a dual hardness motor mount- it's soft when cruising and firm at WOT."

Pics show where it attaches on the motor mount bracket. I don't know if it is actually needed, especially when upgrading motor mounts, but hopefully helps if someone else has a little OCD like I do and can't stand not knowing where it went!

Finally ! After all these years !!!

Thank you so much

[mrmax1984]

I just replaced both motor mounts, and this part fell out. Couldn't figure out where it went. My car is still up in the air since I'm waiting for a new subframe bolt, so now I can go slip this back in. Thanks!