Mystery scuttle panel nuts / bolts.

[AndyNZ]

Would anyone happen to know please the purpose of these bolts / nuts that are affixed to the scuttle panel please?

 

[Ian C]

I have them on my rhd 2800cs, nothing attached to them until I used one to support a heater tap. maybe a LHD thing?

 

[eriknetherlands]

Same in my 73 cs lhd automatic; 2 bolts inserted; no function, nothing attached.

Been wondering about them as well.

 

[HB Chris]

I have them as well, couldn’t be for a CSL hood prop could they?

 

[eriknetherlands]

I have them as well, couldn’t be for a CSL hood prop could they?

I would think not: the bolts are installed from the side of the wiper motor and the fixed nuts are on the engine side; this makes me think that whatever should be attached with these bolts, should reside in the space next to the wiper motor.
And isn't the csl hood prop stored on the engine side of that panel?

 

[CTD]

One of these 2 bolts is used to attach a bracket that holds the fuel filter in carb models if I am not mistaken. This bracket is almost always missing. Part 13321256490

 

[Ian C]

My car is 2/71 build, maybe too early for a CSL specific function?

Is it the same panel as used on a 2000cs ?

 

[Barry.b]

Would anyone happen to know please the purpose of these bolts / nuts that are affixed to the scuttle panel please?
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Hi there .
They are on my September 1973 built RHD csi also.
There are 2 screws/ bolts screwed into the captive nuts , but that’s it , nothing else is there .
I never noticed them before .

 

[HB Chris]

One of these 2 bolts is used to attach a bracket that holds the fuel filter in carb models if I am not mistaken. This bracket is almost always missing. Part 13321256490

Except it shows one bolt and one nut and washer where the nut would not be needed as it is already mounted. I like this solution though I have never seen one in person.

 

[ChrisWrench]

I believe it is for early cars that had the window washer sprayer that came threw the hood grills. Before they got installed on the hood

 

[HB Chris]

I believe it is for early cars that had the window washer sprayer that came threw the hood grills. Before they got installed on the hood

Nope, those are held by one small screw.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

hmmm, I think it may have secured the Beer and pretzel tray during assembly, at least until the firewall insulation had to be installed.

 

[CTD]

Except it shows one bolt and one nut and washer where the nut would not be needed as it is already mounted. I like this solution though I have never seen one in person.

This is the one on my car.

 

[HB Chris]

The original filter is a metal can, great location

 

[Ulrich 3.0 CSA]

Hello
This inspired me to fabricate this fuel filter holder mounted to the two screws

Ulrich

 

[Barry.b]

Hello
This inspired me to fabricate this fuel filter holder mounted to the two screws

Ulrich

And the 2022 award for the fastest response time in the fabrication workshop goes to ….
Ulrich

Just kidding, that is a nice bracket though
Well done , nice work !!

 

[CTD]

Hello
This inspired me to fabricate this fuel filter holder mounted to the two screws

Ulrich

Nice work! Guess my filter possition is a success

 

[dang]

My E3 doesn't have them. Coupe only I guess.

 

[AndyNZ]

Thanks for your help everyone.

 

[eriknetherlands]

I believe it is for early cars that had the window washer sprayer that came threw the hood grills. Before they got installed on the hood

Never seen that part before!
Now that I know it exists, I want to know more about it.
Google gives me some hits on that partnumber, and an ebay add seems to link it to the E10 model as well. Could it be the same part, as in I can scavenge one from an e10?

Anyone who can spot it in a pic in the tech manuals?

BMW E10 2002tii Filtro De Combustible Placa de Montaje | eBay

<p>BMW E10 2002tii Fuel Filter Mounting Plate. </p><p>Price is each. Bead blasted and painted black.</p>

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