What's this bracket for? e85 3.0l

[Paulj100]

Any idea guys what this bracket is for? The holes in the bracket has threads my Z is a E85 3.0l

Paul

 

[jamie_z4]

Secondary air pump

 

[srhutch]

Secondary air pump

Yep, not needed in the UK on most models.

 

[Paulj100]

Secondary air pump

That was a quick reply! What's one of those? :-/




Paul

 

[jamie_z4]

As Steve said, most were used on other markets where emissions restrictions are different

 

[Paulj100]

Cheers guys for the quick response. I can Rest easy now knowing something's not been taken off!


Paul

 

[Beedub]

the ///M model has one, its a large noisy fan that blow O2 to help the cats get up levels efficiency quicker. The s54 is a big poluter so I'm guessing it needed all the help it could get.

 

[Paulj100]

the ///M model has one, its a large noisy fan that blow O2 to help the cats get up levels efficiency quicker. The s54 is a big poluter so I'm guessing it needed all the help it could get.

Thank you.



Paul

 

[PerryGunn]

the ///M model has one, its a large noisy fan that blow O2 to help the cats get up levels efficiency quicker. The s54 is a big poluter so I'm guessing it needed all the help it could get.

Yep, the Alpina has one too...

 

[jamie_z4]

The e46 323i/328i has one too, using the m52 engine

 

[Paulj100]

The e46 323i/328i has one too, using the m52 engine

Hell mate you know your stuff!



Paul

 

[jamie_z4]

Over 40 bmw's in my limited 11 year driving career so far mate :lol:

I'm a bit of a nerd my Mrs says

 

[JohnnyC]

Ive got the air pump. Good to know what it does. Thanks!

I only noticed because i can hear it run for a few seconds when i start the car.

 

[Serpentine722]

Or you could do what VW/Audi chose...and cheat the emissions regs