Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[Slideways]

Can anyone identify this part? Dropped the belly pan for unrelated maintenance and found it sitting in there.

One of the two hood lock assemblies. You'll want to figure out how it broke off and probably get a new assembly before driving the car.

[Keith_MN]

Can anyone identify this part? Dropped the belly pan for unrelated maintenance and found it sitting in there.

[BigRussia]

I have the same issue on mine (not as bad), however mine are about 3-4 years old at least. I need to replace them fairly soon.

Same issue being that yours are cracked as well, or also have the creaking sounds too? Lmk what you end up replacing them with

[0-60motorsports]

Agreed, I just wondered if anyone had any insight into what this compound actually is and if it can be substituted for something else.
That said it's likely not worth the risk of having to redo a RMS job.

We always use the bmw stuff. I have never looked into any alternatives

[Cubieman]

Yes in theory you should

Agreed, I just wondered if anyone had any insight into what this compound actually is and if it can be substituted for something else.
That said it's likely not worth the risk of having to redo a RMS job.