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      12-29-2021, 11:33 AM   #22
tdott
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Originally Posted by TrueToBMW View Post
I read that they recommend red loctite on the time-sert fitting? Also, 9.2mm seems fairly short, I can't recall how long the M3's drain plugs are, is that the size you used on your repair? M12x1.5x9.2mm?
9.2mm is the size you want, They have 12mm, 24mm, 30mm I believe, but it will be too long and not allow alot of oil out.

This is what it looks like installed. It will let less oil out, because the sert doesn't have reliefs cut in the thread like the original thread does.
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