N52 valavetronic motor round off head t30 bolt torx

BLITZ · 11-29-2018, 12:07 PM

Does anyone have tips on removing a rounded off head on a t30 bolt which secures the valvetronic motor?

Its an earlier n52 with a metal valve cover

Thanks

nsjames · 11-29-2018, 02:29 PM

cut a slot in it and use a regular screwdriver and impact.

do not cut the slot too deeply, or you'll weaken the head and snap off half of it when you attempt removal.

juld0zer · 12-02-2018, 05:39 AM

None of them are T30. Do not remove the bracket that supports the motor!

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nsjames Brigadier General 2440 Rep 4,331 Posts Drives: 08 328xi Touring Join Date: May 2017 Location: ohio iTrader: (0)	cut a slot in it and use a regular screwdriver and impact. do not cut the slot too deeply, or you'll weaken the head and snap off half of it when you attempt removal.
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12-02-2018, 05:39 AM	#3
juld0zer Lieutenant Colonel 480 Rep 1,600 Posts Drives: Prev 135i 7DCT, Now 130i 6sp Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: 2153 iTrader: (0)	None of them are T30. Do not remove the bracket that supports the motor!
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