Replaced VCG but over tightened the screws

snwman · 04-07-2023, 08:06 PM

Hey, i have a 2008 BMW 335i N54 E90 and i was replacing the Valve Cover Gasket, and it was my first time doing it, so of course it was hard for me to do, and when i was watching a video on how to replace it, i paused it at the time the guy says “use a torque wrench at 8.5Nm to tighten it” and i just tightened it regularly, and i over tightened it and the screw broke, now the bottom part of the screw is stuck in the screw hole and the top part is loose. I dont know what to do know because I over tightened it, and will there be a leak? also, how could i remove the bottom part of the screw? Please i really need help.

snwman · 04-07-2023, 08:27 PM

heres a pic

cliffschum · 04-08-2023, 12:49 PM

Yes, it will leak.

Remove broken thread w extractor tool..

04-07-2023, 08:06 PM	#1
snwman New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	Replaced VCG but over tightened the screws Hey, i have a 2008 BMW 335i N54 E90 and i was replacing the Valve Cover Gasket, and it was my first time doing it, so of course it was hard for me to do, and when i was watching a video on how to replace it, i paused it at the time the guy says “use a torque wrench at 8.5Nm to tighten it” and i just tightened it regularly, and i over tightened it and the screw broke, now the bottom part of the screw is stuck in the screw hole and the top part is loose. I dont know what to do know because I over tightened it, and will there be a leak? also, how could i remove the bottom part of the screw? Please i really need help.
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