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09-22-2021, 11:47 AM | #1 |
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S65 Valve Cover Bolts Rubber Grommet - Alternatives
Saw some talk about using m62tu grommets so that the bolts can be re-used when doing valve covers.
I bought a few sets to examine and these are my findings: Left: Original S65 Middle: 11121721879 - M62tu Right: 11121437395 - M62tu My thoughts: None of them fit like the original. The ID of the middle one is too small and not able to fit over the S65 bolt easily. The OD of both are too large. Outcome: I won't be using these, I ordered $243 worth of S65 valve cover bolts.
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11127501588 is #12 below for the plastic ignition cover. Completely different part.
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09-23-2021, 06:41 PM | #5 |
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link to which ones you are talking about?
I don't see any under the categories I checked. Part# 11127501588 is not it. This grommet goes on the plastic cover over the ignition coils to hold it in.
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I may have found a possible option, looks very close but need to have an actual bolt to compare. Not going to take one off my car so plan to buy 1 and see. If it works will let you guys know. Might be a good deal cheaper.
EDIT: Well, not so much. Very similar to the one on the right in tdott's first pic, maybe a little closer but still will not fit correctly. Sorry, another swing and a miss....
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FYI there are no alternatives within the entire BMW parts bin to replace just the rubber grommets on these valve covers. It has been researched exhaustively and has been a point of contention for years.
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Seems like the joke is those trying to save a couple hundred dollars on a critical part of an expensive engine.
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tdott Just found these on one of the FB groups tonight -
https://autotuninghouse.com/products...hSbXrnV58fkwIs |
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But right now I am good, I have a set from FCP.
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Securing the valve cover and ensuring no leaks, yes. Critical might be the wrong word, but important. Again saving $200 by finding some untested solution. Meh
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It's not rocket science. It's just silly that BMW doesn't offer it separately and forces you to replace the bolt to get it.
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However if we invest in this trying this one out, we may: 1. Prove it works well and help everyone save. 2. Encourage more of this/competition and perhaps lower the cost further. Because at the end of the day its quite ridiculous to pay this price for bolts and rubber. |
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Yes, you could save $200. If it fails and you have to remove and reinstall everything you'll just be out your time, new gaskets, and possibly the other related hardware (tubes, other bolts, assembly items, etc). I've done mine, it's not a complex job. But it's not where I'd like to spend the little valuable time I have to work on the car.
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