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Old 01-21-2016, 05:17 AM
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Hi, do you know what size torx bit you need to take off that screw for the oil cooler lines on the side of the valve cover?
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Hi, do you know what size torx bit you need to take off that screw for the oil cooler lines on the side of the valve cover?
I never did figure that out, I ended up going around that process a much harder way. Use a mirror and position it underneath the screw. Once you find out, let us know.
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Hi, do you know what size torx bit you need to take off that screw for the oil cooler lines on the side of the valve cover?
Hi , i think it's same as on radiator side. 6mm allen key
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Originally Posted by cRaCkZzZz
Hi , i think it's same as on radiator side. 6mm allen key
hmm i may try that. It might even be an allen screew as well.. lol
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Yes it is - RealOEM.com - Online BMW Parts Catalog
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i was talking about the bracket that holds the line to the head, not the alternator bracket. lol
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Ahh sorry Let me know if you find out. I plan to change the timing cover gasket on this weekends
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Originally Posted by cRaCkZzZz
Ahh sorry Let me know if you find out. I plan to change the timing cover gasket on this weekends
its a t25. torx fyi. I got it off already
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Cool! Do you have a pictires of the process? It'll be very helpfull Btw, do you remove only timing cover or valve cover too?
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im doing timing gaskets and valve cover. the valve cover gaskets broke into pieces when i took them apart on the first side i did.
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