Help with loose exhaust bracket bolt

cdavi060 · 12-04-2012, 09:12 AM

Loose exhaust bracket makes trembling/rattle noise when the engine is idle or on low rpms. It's the very rear bracket that holds the muffler on. It has came lose causing a rattle and I nor a local non-BMW shop has this "star like" socket to fit the screw for tightening. Does anyone know the size and style socket needed to tighten it? A standard 8mm socket comes close to fitting, but slips. Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

gpb · 12-04-2012, 09:45 AM

Can't see the bolt real well, but it might well be a Torx bolt, maybe E12 or E14 (guessing).

You should be able to get sockets to fit these from Sears or decent auto parts stores. I needed an E14 to do a wheel bearing/hub on my wifes (non-BMW) car a few weeks ago.

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cdavi060 Private First Class 26 Rep 179 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Help with loose exhaust bracket bolt Loose exhaust bracket makes trembling/rattle noise when the engine is idle or on low rpms. It's the very rear bracket that holds the muffler on. It has came lose causing a rattle and I nor a local non-BMW shop has this "star like" socket to fit the screw for tightening. Does anyone know the size and style socket needed to tighten it? A standard 8mm socket comes close to fitting, but slips. Would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Attached Images
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gpb First Lieutenant 5 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 335i Cabrio Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Can't see the bolt real well, but it might well be a Torx bolt, maybe E12 or E14 (guessing). You should be able to get sockets to fit these from Sears or decent auto parts stores. I needed an E14 to do a wheel bearing/hub on my wifes (non-BMW) car a few weeks ago.
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