[wrongmark]

Originally Posted by TheMidnightNarwhal

I bought replacement housing screws since I lost one and the new screws are not the same. A new part number supersedes them. The thread is bigger and it's now a shorter torx bolt. I think this is what your dealer did maybe? They are gray now compared to black.

Seem more solid than before.

Changed the filter last night. The dealer had just glued the hole (and surrounding area). I had to use a stanley knife and needle nose pliers to pick the plastic and glue out of the screw threads just to get the screw out of the filter housing. I've now drilled all six holes and glued the brass inserts in.

[mawzi]

Originally Posted by feuer

Correct, although I don't do it like that. I simply fill the hole and while the glue is still not cured completely I make a small hole with pick (skinnier than the bolts). When glue is cured the bolts will make new tread in it easily. I'm sorry but I must say that is little dumb to drill and put inserts for this repair. all of that is too complected for what is for and also what would you do when the inserts start spinning? You will need to go back and redo it with glue! I did this repair on two 335i this weekend alone.

Which JB Weld do you use?

[feuer]

Originally Posted by mawzi

Which JB Weld do you use?

https://www.jbweld.com/products/j-b-weld-twin-tube

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Guys just get the new bolts and done... they're not that expensive. I think they make a new thread that hold better. PN 07147118369

[Vulcan50]

So I bought these
https://www.menards.com/main/hardwar...766&ipos=1

I drilled 1/4" hole, which is a little "too small" then used a heat gun and tapped them in with a hammer. Once the plastic cooled, the were set. No glue mess. I think the hardware looks better too!

[wrongmark]

Looks good to me. I went with the same hex head as original partly to not confuse anyone working on my car in future (like I ever let anyone anyway) and partly so you can use the same bit to take off the six micro-filter bolts and then the two for the cowl in one go.

[xcrungordon328]

If anyone is still reading this thread, I recently took Bimmer305's advice and used this method and it worked like a charm. That being said, I now am the proud owner of 19 brass inserts and 94 screws. If anyone is looking to do this DIY I'd be more than happy to discuss sending them on a first come first serve basis if you cover the shipping.

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Anyone know of one that works with the new type of thread on the new bolts? One of them is now stripped even with new bolts.

EDIT: JB weld with the new BMW screws worked perfectly.

[ajohnsen]

I am looking for a set of 4. Anyone?

- Brass Press-Fit Expansion Insert P/N: 94510A045
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=94510A045

- M5x0.8 screw P/N: 98093A312
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=98093A312

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by ajohnsen

I am looking for a set of 4. Anyone?

- Brass Press-Fit Expansion Insert P/N: 94510A045
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=94510A045

- M5x0.8 screw P/N: 98093A312
http://www.mcmaster.com/nav/enter.asp?partnum=98093A312

I have some if you want.

[ajohnsen]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

I have some if you want.

Sorry I missed this, but I already ordered a set. Thanks anyway!

[Rotary Rasp]

I'm looking for a set of 6 if anyone has any.

[E93long]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

I have some if you want.

Hi,

Will you be able to send me 6 please? That would be amazing. Happy to cover postage and whatever you paid for them. I'm in the UK though.

Kind regards,

[bluewater328]

Originally Posted by E93long

Hi,

Will you be able to send me 6 please? That would be amazing. Happy to cover postage and whatever you paid for them. I'm in the UK though.

Kind regards,

Originally Posted by E93long

Hi,

Will you be able to send me 6 please? That would be amazing. Happy to cover postage and whatever you paid for them. I'm in the UK though.

Kind regards,

Let me check on the price. DM me your address so I can get an accurate cost going.

[sponfit]

I'll take a set of 6 as well if you still have some.

[fleecer]

need some as well...

[gbastow]

Originally Posted by fleecer

need some as well...

I just ordered a pack let me know if your still interested

[TheMidnightNarwhal]

Anyone has a set for sell to someone in Canada or knows where to get them here. The epoxy trick isn't working at all for the screw holes that are on the actual cowl (not the windshield).

[SJM67]

Originally Posted by bluewater328

I have some if you want.

i'll take a set of 4 if you still have?......

[N8N]

Anyone find stainless HWH screws that work here, or should I just buy separate screws and washers? gonna have to order some because I went to R&R my filter today and one of the brass inserts pulled out of the cowl, and another I had to rip out of the cover. yep screw all rusty. Only did the fix 7-8 years ago LOL

Edit: this looks like it might work https://www.belmetric.com/m5x08-flan...el-p-5483.html

Probably going to order some of these and some replacement brass inserts (and hope that JB-weld or whatever holds them in) unless someone has a source for both in one order. or does anyone still have the original McMaster brass inserts and can put a couple in an envelope for me?

[N8N]

Update: the Bel Metric stainless screws work fine, except I didn't pull the lower piece of the filter housing so that insert spun (JB weld didn't cure in these temps I guess)

unfortunately all the plastic is succumbing to old German plastic disease, broke two clips just changing my spark plugs

[wacuna]

I need a set of 6 if anybody have some. WA 98092