Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts
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sebm3 wroteI just went my local tool store and picked one up.Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts
Maybe harbor freight?
Google etc didn't work?
Being in the UK here, I had to import a gear wrench set from the US, despite that it was still cheaper than a single Snap on socket!
They are such a rip off here!
Being in the UK here, I had to import a gear wrench set from the US, despite that it was still cheaper than a single Snap on socket!
They are such a rip off here!
sebm3 wrotehttps://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-Drive-Long-Socket-SHB14430/dp/B07R5BSRL5Can someone please link me to the 6inch T30 bit that is needed to remove the oil pan bolts
Brandoch wroteI went to my local HF and HD but neither had the socket type, but the bits.I just went my local tool store and picked one up.
Maybe harbor freight?
Assimilator1 wroteSounds like Snap On lolGoogle etc didn't work?
Being in the UK here, I had to import a gear wrench set from the US, despite that it was still cheaper than a single Snap on socket!
They aren’t cheap here in the US either but I imagine they are more expensive elsewhere…
Is there any alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?
Jbonly21 wroteYou don't need that for a rod bearing jobIs the an alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?
SYT_Shadow wroteCorrect, I need it for my bedplate.You don't need that for a rod bearing job
Jbonly21 wroteSee this thread [edit] Just seen you were the person who asked there in the 1st place, lol. Left reply for others. :-Is there any alternative for the bedplate sealant, since the Loctite 193140 has been discontinued?
deansbimmer wroteThe Injectable sealant will not be available any longer. Any old stock would also be questionable as it has a finite shelf life and expiration date.
Bimmerworld page is correct. The bedplate sealant works well, but must be applied properly and minimally, with the 1mm bead. This isn't necessarily a new thought either... It's factory on many N' engines and we've seen plenty of S65 bedplates with it over the years where it was used instead of the injected sealant.
The problem is that it's easy to over-apply and that will cause issues if not paid attention to.
Thanks to everyone who contributed to this DIY. I was able to get the job done a few days ago.
sebm3 wroteWell done. Good job.Thanks to everyone who contributed to this DIY. I was able to get the job done a few days ago.
You'll sleep better now and enjoy the car as it was meant to be. What brand of new rod bearings and rod bolts did you go with?
DrFerry wroteThanks!Well done. Good job.
BE Bearings with ARP Bolts.
