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I managed to brake off a special bolt, meant for tightening the minus cable into the battery. Shaped like a T.
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So I asked the local stealer about the bolt if I could have one. They replied that the bolt can't be bought separately, only with the whole cable set, which is 168? !!!
BMWish I say, arrr!
So I have to figure it out myself, no problem, but anyways.... what the hell?
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So I asked the local stealer about the bolt if I could have one. They replied that the bolt can't be bought separately, only with the whole cable set, which is 168? !!!
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BMWish I say, arrr!
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So I have to figure it out myself, no problem, but anyways.... what the hell?
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='777458' date='Jan 26 2009, 02:52 PM
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Geez...
There must be some wrecks where you can get the bolt from...
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And sorry about the too long title. It should stand "Do you want to hear something stupid, funny and definitely something BMWish?"
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A trip to Home Depot should do the trick. I hope you have one where you are.
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That's a bummer...I doubt that you'll be able to get something like that at Home Depot, etc.
Just curious, what part in the following, if any, is that bolt from?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=61&fg=10
Just curious, what part in the following, if any, is that bolt from?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=61&fg=10
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='777539' date='Jan 26 2009, 05:50 PM
That's a bummer...I doubt that you'll be able to get something like that at Home Depot, etc.
Just curious, what part in the following, if any, is that bolt from?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=61&fg=10
Just curious, what part in the following, if any, is that bolt from?
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=61&fg=10
I managed to modify the bolt so that it holds. However, if I could get the right part, that would be better of course.
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168?!!! Give me a break!