On the scrounge

[the Nefyn cat]

I've managed to snap the head off one of the torx-headed bolts that hold the driveshafts to the diff output flanges, eleven came out no problems, but there had to be a twelfth. So, anyone got a spare?

 

[t-tony]

@spurs fan in a coupe , @mrscalex , @Synclare

Tony.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I have some, I assume they are universal

 

[the Nefyn cat]

I have some, I assume they are universal

According to Realoem it's the same bolt for pretty much every BMW. Ever. I'd go to the nearest dealer, but it's a hundred mile round trip for a bolt.
Would you have any idea of a price for a couple (to be on the safe side) in a jiffy bag?

RealOEM.com - Part Search

www.realoem.com

 

[Woodsta888]

I need one of these too @spurs fan in a coupe

Managed to snap one

 

[OOoOO]

Did you snap these bolts with a breaker bar or impact gun?

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I need one of these too @spurs fan in a coupe

Managed to snap one

Remind me at the weekend and I’ll sort

 

[Woodsta888]

Did you snap these bolts with a breaker bar or impact gun?

Oh gawd, I'm gonna have to admit that I did it doing one up with torque wrench.........wrong setting

 

[the Nefyn cat]

Managed to break mine with a normal ratchet, these bolts aren't particularly tight. And it wasn't the bolt, as such, just the fluted torx-part of it. Never had that happen before. Still, got some coming soon, a couple of spares just in case.