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      06-14-2025, 02:57 PM   #53
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Originally Posted by BimmerRob08 View Post
I have them and good figment but caution to all, don’t use old aluminum bolts on any of the covers. The machined threads are a tight fit and I ended up snapping one off which was the post for the ignition coil cover. Literally as I was torquing it down by hand. Had to tap out all the holes to ensure proper fitting. I was a machinist and jet engine technician so I wasn’t using a gorilla grip. Just check all your fittings and machined holes, order new bolts.
Good to know. So those using the NRW grommets to save buying new bolts, don't do that basically? Pretty awesome experience there that came in handy

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