What is this part? Do I need it?

[Aleman]

What is the job of the rubber stopper (P# 36) that lives between the front subframe and special bracket mounted on the trans (pretty sure that's where I saw it). The rubber stopper thing broke off, and I can't find a part number for a replacement. Should I bother?
Thanks!

[dashboardmonkey]

You don't "need" it. I have not had one for years. It is there to prevent the engine from launching out in a collision.

[MR 325]

I always remove them.

[LagunaVert]

You don't "need" it. I have not had one for years. It is there to prevent the engine from launching out in a collision.

I always wondered wtf that thing was for. It always looked like such a random piece, but it all makes sense now! Thanks

[Aleman]

Thanks for the info! I won't bother replacing that rubber stopper until my car is ready for judging on the concourse!

[E30Gus]

Did all years come with one of these? My 86 did not have one but my 91 parts car did.

[ZM Blue Devil]

Majority of cars coming into shop are missing them. We always replace and or install one. Less then $5 and does it job stopping engine from moving forward. Not just during accidents, as trans/eng mounts wear down its common for the engine to move and start touching the rad(clutch fan).

[TobyB]

I figure if I need that, the radiator's probably already wrapped around someone else's
bumper.

That said, I made a bumper out of UHMW that did a good job.

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