A Quick Answer Would Be Great!

ndfan · 01-20-2018, 04:02 PM

I notice this rubber part by my car after I swapped out my water pump, thermostat, spark plugs and coil packs. I don’t recognize it. For reference, it is about 1.25 x 1.25 inches in size. It also has no apparent part number, but does have “44” labeled on it. I’d really appreciate someone who could tell me what it is and where it goes. Thanks in advance!

NorthernDancer · 01-20-2018, 05:07 PM

I checked all through realoem.com and did not find it.

ndfan · 01-20-2018, 05:09 PM

Thanks for trying... I really appreciate it!

atr_hugo · 01-20-2018, 08:35 PM

A quick glance and I thought possibly engine mount. Here's what REALOEM came up with when I plugged in my VIN ('13 135i):

ndfan · 01-20-2018, 10:05 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. After looking at tools and other equipment that could have been the origin, I looked at realoem for another hour and figured out it is the rubber piece that goes underneath the air box. It must have come out with the previous owner and popped out when I pulled off the under-trays. Thanks again for the effort!

atr_hugo · 01-21-2018, 07:13 AM

Makes sense. Seeing the part pictured the first thing that ran through my mind is that it would have been an isolator for vibration. In retrospect, suspect the engine mount rubber bushing is a wee bit bigger in diameter than the 1.25" diameter part you found. ; -)

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ndfan Private 26 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 128i m-sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	A Quick Answer Would Be Great! I notice this rubber part by my car after I swapped out my water pump, thermostat, spark plugs and coil packs. I don’t recognize it. For reference, it is about 1.25 x 1.25 inches in size. It also has no apparent part number, but does have “44” labeled on it. I’d really appreciate someone who could tell me what it is and where it goes. Thanks in advance! Attached Images
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01-20-2018, 05:07 PM	#2
NorthernDancer Colonel 848 Rep 2,276 Posts Drives: 08 Sedona 128 & 06 330xiT 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa On Canada iTrader: (3)	I checked all through realoem.com and did not find it.
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01-20-2018, 05:09 PM	#3
ndfan Private 26 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 128i m-sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for trying... I really appreciate it!
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01-20-2018, 08:35 PM	#4
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	A quick glance and I thought possibly engine mount. Here's what REALOEM came up with when I plugged in my VIN ('13 135i): Attached Images
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01-20-2018, 10:05 PM	#5
ndfan Private 26 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 128i m-sport Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the suggestion. After looking at tools and other equipment that could have been the origin, I looked at realoem for another hour and figured out it is the rubber piece that goes underneath the air box. It must have come out with the previous owner and popped out when I pulled off the under-trays. Thanks again for the effort!
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01-21-2018, 07:13 AM	#6
atr_hugo No longer moderate 325 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	Makes sense. Seeing the part pictured the first thing that ran through my mind is that it would have been an isolator for vibration. In retrospect, suspect the engine mount rubber bushing is a wee bit bigger in diameter than the 1.25" diameter part you found. ; -)
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