Anyone know what this bracket is for?

[Tomsdad]

Started the long job of cleaning under the bonnet today. Found this bracket with 2 threaded studs. Not familiar with BMW s so I wondered if anyone knew what it was for? It's on the drivers side behind the suspension mount but in front of the brake fluid reservoir.

 

[Matt64]

I think I read somewhere it's an "M" related bracket but can't remember exactly what. Sorry that's not terribly helpful but at least you now know that it's about as redundant as your appendix.

 

[Smartbear]

Its for a USA emissions thingy I've heard :?
Rob

 

[PerryGunn]

Secondary air pump for emissions control, the Alpina has it fitted too

You can see it by the suspension turret in this photo

 

[markeg]

^ as Perry says - we're an eco-friendly bunch, us Alpina guys

 

[buzyg]

Secondary air pump for emissions control, the Alpina has it fitted too

You can see it by the suspension turret in this photo

Any excuse for a pic of that lovely clean engine bay.

 

[Marlon]

Secondary air pump for emissions control, the Alpina has it fitted too

You can see it by the suspension turret in this photo

Any excuse for a pic of that lovely clean engine bay.

+1

 

[PerryGunn]

Any excuse for a pic of that lovely clean engine bay.

:lol:

 

[markeg]

Any excuse for a pic of that lovely clean engine bay.

:lol:

Its an old pic - no strut brace - should see how dusty it is now after it's winter lay-up

 

[PerryGunn]

Any excuse for a pic of that lovely clean engine bay.

:lol:

Its an old pic - no strut brace - should see how dusty it is now after it's winter lay-up

It had several cleans after that photo and got another going over before the winter lay-up and it's been garaged all winter with a soft cotton cover - so, if anything, it should be cleaner than in the posted photo...

 

[Argenta]

All M even in Europe has the air-pump there.

 

[wingnut]

Hi
I notice most of posts say it is for emissions on 'M' an Alpina, I have a 2006 2.0 and it is even on that. In the location of the two studs in you photo.

 

[buzyg]

:lol:

Its an old pic - no strut brace - should see how dusty it is now after it's winter lay-up

It had several cleans after that photo and got another going over before the winter lay-up and it's been garaged all winter with a soft cotton cover - so, if anything, it should be cleaner than in the posted photo...

Proof required, or we will all be having dirty thoughts.