Cabin Air Filter stripped threads repair

kookie · 06-07-2018, 04:56 PM

Hi Guys,

Trying to fix stuff on my car that keeps on breaking. I saw a DIY here to fix the stripped threads http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855681

But getting these from USA is so expensive. Anyone know where I could source the nut and bolts locally?

DR-JEKL · 06-07-2018, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kookie

Hi Guys,

Trying to fix stuff on my car that keeps on breaking. I saw a DIY here to fix the stripped threads http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855681

But getting these from USA is so expensive. Anyone know where I could source the nut and bolts locally?

Tried bunnings for generic inserts of that size? Otherwise go to a nut and bolt specialist in your area perhaps?

Alternatively organise a GB for these from the USA!

kookie · 06-07-2018, 05:40 PM

Spent a good few hours at Bunnings and couldn't find anything.

Tried a few bolt places and they kept sending the incorrect ones.

Will check out a GB. Last time I asked it was 5x the cost to ship than the bolts. Just thought someone in Aus has done this already.

vtl · 06-07-2018, 07:56 PM

I've done it on Socket's car as they were all stripped

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M8-x-M5-...IAAOSwoF1Z06Xz

heaps on ebay. I don't recommend the press in ones, they can come out. I think a threaded insert with loctite will be much stronger.

I recommend using M5 thread which is the same as the machine threaded screws that hold down the cowl.

insanesam · 06-07-2018, 08:13 PM

https://compareclub.com.au/groceries...roduct-details

Not on bunnings website, but i previously bought from there in the furniture fittings department or just show a team member the picture. Its an M6 thread. Just have to slightly enlarge hole on the cowl and use an allen key to drive the insert in.

kookie · 06-07-2018, 08:30 PM

Thanks guys.

I knew someone would have done it.

satz · 06-11-2018, 01:57 AM

I wrapped some thick tape (gaffa tape) around the screw, and then screwed it in....hold reasonably well.

LucasAry · 06-11-2018, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by vtl

I've done it on Socket's car as they were all stripped

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M8-x-M5-...IAAOSwoF1Z06Xz

heaps on ebay. I don't recommend the press in ones, they can come out. I think a threaded insert with loctite will be much stronger.

I recommend using M5 thread which is the same as the machine threaded screws that hold down the cowl.

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vtl Brigadier General 1493 Rep 3,148 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 135i MT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I've done it on Socket's car as they were all stripped https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/M8-x-M5-...IAAOSwoF1Z06Xz heaps on ebay. I don't recommend the press in ones, they can come out. I think a threaded insert with loctite will be much stronger. I recommend using M5 thread which is the same as the machine threaded screws that hold down the cowl. __________________ Build Thread
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insanesam Private First Class 33 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aus iTrader: (0)	https://compareclub.com.au/groceries...roduct-details Not on bunnings website, but i previously bought from there in the furniture fittings department or just show a team member the picture. Its an M6 thread. Just have to slightly enlarge hole on the cowl and use an allen key to drive the insert in.
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satz Lieutenant Colonel 336 Rep 1,642 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: A land down under iTrader: (0)	I wrapped some thick tape (gaffa tape) around the screw, and then screwed it in....hold reasonably well. __________________ 2019 X3 M40i, Sophisto grey, H/K, pano Previous: 2019 BMW X2 Msport, Mineral Grey, Adaptive Suspension, H/K Previous: 2009 335i LCI, Bluewater
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