Will these valve cover nuts work on an E30?
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1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3
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stick with studs.
as far as acorn nuts, I just ordered standard nuts for an M20 and that's what they sent me.Comment
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I just ordered the chrome M6X1.0 part #10651. Thread depth is 7.4-8.2mm, plenty of room to tighten down w/o bottoming.Comment
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Studs >> bolts. Especially since you pull the cover every few thousand miles to set valves, right? Then again, I like helicoils in aluminum, too.
I'm also a big fan of stainless hardware on external engine stuff. Though washing an engine should be reserved for EXTREME circumstances, rain happens, and it's nice when threads don't rust inside whatever they're screwed into. You won't even know until you take it apart...sigpic
Mike
'91 325i track car. Mostly...Comment
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Studs >> bolts. Especially since you pull the cover every few thousand miles to set valves, right? Then again, I like helicoils in aluminum, too.
I'm also a big fan of stainless hardware on external engine stuff. Though washing an engine should be reserved for EXTREME circumstances, rain happens, and it's nice when threads don't rust inside whatever they're screwed into. You won't even know until you take it apart...
Actually, I was trying to decide between the chrome and stainless and may switch if I don't like the chrome once installed, but I think the engine photo looks good. Maybe not the yellow block though...Comment
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Never-seize, huh? I'll have to give that a try.
I also HATE chrome, anywhere, anytime, on anything just on general principle. I'm contemplating making a billet stainless sunroof crank on said grounds. Besides, has anyone ever been to a chrome shop? Truly nasty chemicals...sigpic
Mike
'91 325i track car. Mostly...Comment
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Finally got around to this today, the M6x1.0 acorn nuts I have aren't deep enough. Should I just make up the space with a few washers?1993 325ic Schwarz/Natur
1991 318is Black/Black - Slicktop - Project s52
1989 Alpine White/Black M3 S52
1988 Henna/Pearl M3 <3
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