Clamp for exhaust

blaisecj · Post by **blaisecj** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

I discovered this clip rattling underneath my BMW 3 Series Touring, and the noise disappeared after I removed it. I was wondering if anyone knew where we could get a new clip, like quickfit, and if anyone knew what kind it was.

crispin_couturierz · Post by **crispin_couturierz** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

It might be a driveshaft, steering rack gator, or something similar.
Can you tell me where on the car you found it?

blaisecj · Post by **blaisecj** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

The rattling sound was caused by a hanging part that was split open and hung over the exhaust. We recently had a new part installed by a BMW garage, so I was wondering if they were required to use one when they changed the part?

blaisecj · Post by **blaisecj** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=BMW&linkCode=gg3

crispin_couturierz · Post by **crispin_couturierz** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

That clip was inappropriate, and they shouldn't have touched anything.

strange, it was behind the DPF and over the exhaust.

blaisecj · Post by **blaisecj** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

I was thinking the same thing—how could it have gotten there from somewhere else? To be honest, I'm not sure if it's anything to worry about.

crispin_couturierz · Post by **crispin_couturierz** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

If it were me, I wouldn't be concerned.

liora_zabalaz · Post by **liora_zabalaz** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

The garage is patiently waiting for you to return with another job.
Okay, I'm kidding, but????????? Sorting out a rattle can be a time-consuming process.

crispin_couturierz · Post by **crispin_couturierz** » Thu Jul 16, 2026

Now that I removed the split clip, the rattle is gone, but I still don't understand its purpose.