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General Category => Chit-Chat => Topic started by: stockman on July 31, 2009, 09:21:37 PM

Title: rubber/threaded battery bracket mount thingies
Post by: stockman on July 31, 2009, 09:21:37 PM

Any solutions to replacing these battery mounts? I took a piece of rubber heater hose and cut it to length 3" aprox. drilled two clearance holes and mounted it under the battery bracket and took the two mounts originally there which were still intact  and used them to replace the two  mounts up top used horizontally. I'm not sure i like the way it works but it should dampen vibration to my  new battery from Staub. But any suggestions other than buying direct replacements from BMW would be welcomed. Maybe there is something similar out there? :-/

Title: Re: rubber/threaded battery bracket mount thingies
Post by: Justin B. on August 01, 2009, 12:49:07 AM

These might be found at a well stocked hardware store or somewhere like Grainger or McMaster-Carr...  They are not a BMW specific item...

Title: Re: rubber/threaded battery bracket mount thingies
Post by: stockman on August 01, 2009, 03:44:32 PM

thanks i will check I have a catalog in the garage also WM Berg might stock them.

Title: Re: rubber/threaded battery bracket mount thingies
Post by: Lucky_Lou on August 01, 2009, 04:24:46 PM

As i recall these are a standard 6mm antivibration mount they are availible from motorworks, motobins ect i replaced them on mine and fitted a rubber sheet under the battery they are also availiable from most engineering suppliers ....RS components ect.
Lou

Title: Re: rubber/threaded battery bracket mount thingies
Post by: stockman on August 01, 2009, 05:01:43 PM

Thanks Lou. I know I will find them. The way I have it fixed today is fine for now. I also fitter a piece of rubber beneath the battery. Although I don't know why as its a sealed battery.