Oops, stripped a hole

tmas88 · 03-16-2013, 11:18 PM

I was installing my KW v2s today. I accidently removed the wrong bolt in the rear thinking it was part of the lower control arm. I put it back in and finished up my install.

Drove off and my car threw a DBC malfunction and turned off my DSC and brake assist. I double checked my install and figured my sensors were okay. But, I realized the bolt I accidently removed was loose. Come to find out, the hole it goes into is stripped now...

What are my options at this point? Can I find a shop to re-thread it?

Here's the bolt I'm talking about.

BRGmatthew · 03-16-2013, 11:31 PM

you cant rethread that. Same thing happened to me, I helicoiled it. Holds up stronger than before.

tmas88 · 03-16-2013, 11:35 PM

Do you remember what size you used for the helicoil? Where did you purchase it?

Hierlevelz · 03-17-2013, 12:07 AM

Whats size is the bolt ? Then I would probably visit mc mastercarr and find a helicoil kit that's the appropriate size.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#helicoils/=lwupcm

BRGmatthew · 03-17-2013, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmas88

Do you remember what size you used for the helicoil? Where did you purchase it?

12x1.5 purchased on amazon

03-16-2013, 11:18 PM	#1
tmas88 Private First Class 19 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Oops, stripped a hole I was installing my KW v2s today. I accidently removed the wrong bolt in the rear thinking it was part of the lower control arm. I put it back in and finished up my install. Drove off and my car threw a DBC malfunction and turned off my DSC and brake assist. I double checked my install and figured my sensors were okay. But, I realized the bolt I accidently removed was loose. Come to find out, the hole it goes into is stripped now... What are my options at this point? Can I find a shop to re-thread it? Here's the bolt I'm talking about.
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BRGmatthew Bausman 63 Rep 1,817 Posts Drives: around the block Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: SoCal 626/NorCal 650 iTrader: (19)	you cant rethread that. Same thing happened to me, I helicoiled it. Holds up stronger than before.
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tmas88 Private First Class 19 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: May 2011 Location: Austin TX iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Do you remember what size you used for the helicoil? Where did you purchase it?
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Hierlevelz Captain 76 Rep 916 Posts Drives: 11 AW E9X M Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: ENYC iTrader: (10)	Whats size is the bolt ? Then I would probably visit mc mastercarr and find a helicoil kit that's the appropriate size. http://www.mcmaster.com/#helicoils/=lwupcm
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