Valve cover bolt worked loose
08-16-2014, 03:00 PM
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accidentally over torqued one or two of mine, idiot move. next time I will just torque by feeling. Thought id have to drill out the existing bolt.
If that happens to anyone, where the head breaks off {if your lucky} and the existing bolt is stuck, put a few drops of oil in the thread and go for a drive, due to thermal expansion afterwards I was able to unscrew the existing bolt by hand.
If that happens to anyone, where the head breaks off {if your lucky} and the existing bolt is stuck, put a few drops of oil in the thread and go for a drive, due to thermal expansion afterwards I was able to unscrew the existing bolt by hand.
08-16-2014, 03:42 PM
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I've had a few spark plug cover bolts work their way loose. Suppose improper torquing was the cause. Now I have yet to find any of my valve cover bolts come loose.. Then again I've reached pro status in removing/installing valve covers lol
08-20-2014, 01:15 PM
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Still, I need one of these http://www.ukclassicparts.com/mini-spare-parts-and-accessories/mechanical/12H2557.asp but obviously for the S ... not sure where to source one UK wise however.
08-25-2014, 11:21 AM
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Anyone know the part number? Exact same thing happened but I lost the washer and bolt. I ran the car a couple of months and just noticed the bolt and washer are gone and oil all around it. Also lost the bolt for the TDC sensor... I'm using a replacement for both but would prefer OEM.
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