What Did You Do To Your Car Today?

[quattro Rick]

Broke a stud while removing the vanos because the tool I had wasn't quite right. ...

Anyone know where I'd get a replacement? Not even sure how I'll get it out. Wanted to get the car finished by Monday so the mechanics can have their garage when they come back in

 

[Jaystar77]

I did the same on a manifold stud last year. Bought a set of stud extractors from Colin Adams that did the trick but they can be hit and miss depending on how much threads left (looks like you might have enough in the pic)

Something like these:

Bluespot 4pc Stud Extractor Remover Socket Set 1/2'' Drive Removing Broken Studs | eBay

BlueSpot Impact Adaptor Socket Converter Reducer 1/2" Female to 3/4" Male Drive. BlueSpot Impact Adaptor Socket Reducer From 3/4" Female to 1/2" Male Drive. BlueSpot 8pc Impact Socket Converter Reducer Adapter Set 1/2" 1/4" 3/8" 3/4".

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[michelinman]

If you remove the thermostat housing, you should be able to get a stud extractor on there. I’ve a 1/2“ drive extractor but it’s a long way from Norn Iron lol

I’ll have a look at my online catalogue and get you the bmw part number for the stud. You might be able e bay one.

 

[michelinman]

@quattro Rick Stud part number is 07129908105 M6X45 - no. 14 below which is the one I think you need?

Or if its no. 13, the part number is 07129904544 M6X30-ZNNIV SI

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BMW Threaded Screw Stud Bolt M6 x 1.00 x 30 mm 07129904544 New Genuine | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for BMW Threaded Screw Stud Bolt M6 x 1.00 x 30 mm 07129904544 New Genuine at the best online prices at eBay! Free delivery for many products.

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[quattro Rick]

@quattro Rick Stud part number is 07129908105 M6X45 - no. 14 below which is the one I think you need?

Or if its no. 13, the part number is 07129904544 M6X30-ZNNIV SI



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Think it's number 13

There's 5 studs the same length and one longer one which I think is number 17 but uses the bolt numbered 14.

Thanks for the info!!! Wonder if I'll be able to get one

 

[McFall1984]

Could you not put 2 nuts on an try wind it out or is there not enough thread?

 

[michelinman]

Think it's number 13

There's 5 studs the same length and one longer one which I think is number 17 but uses the bolt numbered 14.

Thanks for the info!!! Wonder if I'll be able to get one

Sure no problem! I did the easy bit lol!

I just edited my post above with an ebay link to one

 

[quattro Rick]

Could you not put 2 nuts on an try wind it out or is there not enough thread?

Tread only deep enough for one nut, and even if there was the length, the end of the nuts are flared so I couldn't get to the second if I could fit two on

I'm sure there's something in the toolbox that the mechanics would use but sure I don't have a stud so

Sure no problem! I did the easy bit lol!

I just edited my post above with an ebay link to one

Yeah that's above and beyond helpful thanks again

 

[RWL]

Started cleaning the leather seats in the wife’s Beetle

Things quickly escalated and ended up with both front seats out to give it a proper hoovering out while I was at it

 

[Boksic]

@Roy Little what are you using to clean the seats?

 

[RWL]

@Roy Little what are you using to clean the seats?

Amazon product ASIN B00DXLI14U
Found it to be a very good product! Spray on, agitate with the soft applicator pad / soft bristled brush for the dirtier areas if needs be and then wipe off with a damp microfiber cloth. It took about 1/4 of the bottle to do the whole interior.

 

[quattro Rick]

Seats gonna look right at home in here

 

[RoniN]

Broke a stud while removing the vanos because the tool I had wasn't quite right. ...

Anyone know where I'd get a replacement? Not even sure how I'll get it out. Wanted to get the car finished by Monday so the mechanics can have their garage when they come back inView attachment 272075

Screw a nut onto the broken stud, weld the end and unscrew.

Cheers

 

[quattro Rick]

Screw a nut onto the broken stud, weld the end and unscrew.

Cheers

Will give that a go once I've the new stud here. Good tip though!! Thanks

 

[davemk2]

got a Swade interior for the e46 project gonna need retried in places but happy at £100 for door cards an all, removed gearbox to change clutch to find a pivot pin is the cause of slipping but changed for new clutch anyway and pin ordered for start of next week apparently a common fault

 

[Steve750]

Fired it up and washed it

 

[Darragh]

Still adjusting the drivers seat, got to weld a bit more to the sub frame to get it more centered so it can go lower , also now it needs a altinator due to lack of use ffs

 

[quattro Rick]

Still adjusting the drivers seat, got to weld a bit more to the sub frame to get it more centered so it can go lower , also now it needs a altinator sue to lack of use ffsView attachment 272212View attachment 272213

Just had my alternator done during the week there, much cheaper to have reconditioned

Will be in a similar predicament next week when I go to fit my bucket seat too

 

[Darragh]

Just had my alternator done during the week there, much cheaper to have reconditioned

Will be in a similar predicament next week when I go to fit my bucket seat too

yep that’s the plan, both the supra and my brothers evo 3 have been off the road same length of time and both need the altinators sorted lol they aren’t fully dead yet but in their way sadly, problem is we are all in lock down, my da is better at welding than me so it’s all stopped until he comes out of hiding lol

 

[Gambit]

Plenty of time on hands so give headlights a run over with autoglym headlight resto. Lights tarnish bad along top edge and it will come back again eventually but it was like over 2yrs since last doing them

 

[Ben]

So, one thing that annoyed the wife and I about her car was the black front plate plinth. Wanted to take it off as I knew there was a smaller holder underneath.

Plate and plinth off, greeted by grime and lots of lovely holes, nice.

Grime removed, new plinth measured and length sent to Neil Rockvale for a new plate to be printed.

Visible holes filled.

Then smoothed and painted with a colour matched touch up pen.

And new plates on! Very pleased, filled holes are grand until you’re within touching distance and even then it’s very passable. Will do until the front end gets repainted.

 

[Lyons]

Didn’t think those holes would be gone but that looks great!

 

[southsky sunrise]

Washed one

 

[quattro Rick]

Got the rest of the centre console off today. While it was off I thought it'd be a good time to replace the cabin filter and heater resistor one less job to worry about

Next was throw everything into a cage to keep it all in one place and tidy out of the way. I'd say there's a good 50kg saved already maybe more

Driver seat was about 20kg and new one is 7ish

Exhaust is a similar weight

Now to remove the carpet, easy way seems to be cut around the centre console so when it goes back on you can't see the separation. Looks like a lot of work to remove in one piece so I'll be taking the easy route

 

[PeteM]

Added Thule wingbars