Rear diff bolts ?

[Jean]

What size bolts are used on the lower side of the diff mount ? Is it the same as #18 (M12X1,5X25) ? (Can a M12X1,5X32 be used instead ) ?


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...24&hg=33&fg=10

One of the bolts is missing and none of the dealers have it in stock and it would take me a quick trip to a jy to get one of the 5x32s from the front calipers...

[Mr Deagle]

the brake caliper bolts are the same size

[Jean]

Same thread / pitch size but I found out caliper bolts aren't threaded enough or i'll have to use a couple of washers....Going to order new bolts/washers tomorrow from the dealer instead.

[joshh]

I just pulled one today. Would you like me to send you one?

Yes it would be free.

[Jean]

Just in case dealer won't have the bolts in time for this weekend, I'll take you up on your offer . PM me and i'll paypal you for postage :)

[viali8]

19mm

[Jean]

19mm

Yes, but it's not the exactly the same style as the caliper bolt.

Got the right size bolts and washers, and that I believe got rid of the drive train noise I was having in 2nd gear! I'll test again today after work.

[joshh]

Did you get the bolt yet?

[browntown]

napa bolt bins should have it. If not most towns have an industrial fastener type store. Hell, even little ole salem oregon has one. They can get any screw or bolt you want.

[Jean]

Did you get the bolt yet?

Nope, not yet, it will probably arrive today lol. I got the bolts/washers that I ordered a few days from the dealer, couldn't wait to get one on there last night. :p

[joshh]

The USPS wagon must have been held up by bandits.:roll:

Sometimes they are so fast....and other times...UGH!!