The 328i - A bit of a project
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Deep socket, hammered onto the bolt head. Only thing we could have done to make it deeper is to have cut the lip off the socket.
Problem isn't the socket depth, it's the 12 sided sockets.
I've dealt with plenty of seized nuts and bolts when working on cars. Granted, we could have bought a 6 sided socket if we'd thought of it, but it doesn't matter now as it's done.
Problem isn't the socket depth, it's the 12 sided sockets.
I've dealt with plenty of seized nuts and bolts when working on cars. Granted, we could have bought a 6 sided socket if we'd thought of it, but it doesn't matter now as it's done.
Don't trust the OBC imo....I don't want to mimic a crash whilst sat still.
Thinking about it, I've probably used about 35litres, and the trip computer had ~15 miles when I brimmed it, so that's about 250 miles. Which over all works out at as 32MPG...which is more likely.
I filled mine up and the range was reading 720miles! - I think its a compulsive liar!
3/4 of a tank and its now reading about 350 miles which is still way off the mark imo.
Can you reset the OBC? - I assume you remove the fuse and/or disconnect the battery
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I assume all the OBC stuff is stored in the ECU as you can swap them between cars easily enough.
Update on my car.
I've ordered new bolts, so I can muller the old ones tomorrow (so long as I don't snap the heads off
), and replace them with shiny new ones, also bought new disc holding screws. All for £4 from BMW in Plymouth. 
Myself and Rob had a lot of hassle getting the caliper carrier bolts undone, then ended up rounding one off. So he bit the bullet and headed home, where he has access to a lot more tools, including reverse threaded sockets.
Unfortunately he's now lost the locking wheelnut tool
Myself and Rob had a lot of hassle getting the caliper carrier bolts undone, then ended up rounding one off. So he bit the bullet and headed home, where he has access to a lot more tools, including reverse threaded sockets.
Unfortunately he's now lost the locking wheelnut tool
Is it not possible to grind a flat edge into 2 sides of the bolt (nut?) and use a flat head screwdriver and a breaker bar?.
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No.
I'm not sure if you are meaning the wheel nut or the calliper carrier bolts.
With regards to the wheel nuts, the only way they are coming out is if I speak to BMW and get a new tool. Wheel nut removers don't work...which can't be done till Monday, due to being in the middle of nowhere and everywhere being closed on Sundays.
As for the bolts on the carrier, they are upto/around 81Ft Lb or torque (at least, but I'm guessing higher and someone wanged it up with an air ratchet). Getting a grinder in behind the hub is not a sensible idea really.
I've loaded my boot with the tools I'll need for bolt removal, and I've got a new set of the bolts I'll need (wheel and calliper carrier ones, as well as disc locating screws).
So, next week it's a trip to BMW for the locking nut tool (they should have one) and then I get to hopefully sort the brakes...all because I was a **** and have misplaced the sodding locking nut.
Although the only tool I don't have, but will need is an air ratchet or electric ratchet for removing the rounded calliper bolts...anyone near Reading have one or easy access to one?
No, it's not, and the longer I leave the new pads on the old discs, the worse they'll become, and the likelihood of needing new pads gets higher.
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4 door doesn't fit the Coupe unfortunately.
I discussed the idea of welding a nut on with my brother and his friend (both do a lot of work on cars), and the problem with it is the likelihood of destroying/marking the alloys.
The easiest option is to speak to BMW and see what they can do.
I discussed the idea of welding a nut on with my brother and his friend (both do a lot of work on cars), and the problem with it is the likelihood of destroying/marking the alloys.
The easiest option is to speak to BMW and see what they can do.
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They will be able to find which key it is but they will have to order it in.
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I've got that tool, and a set of spare nuts. Due to the shape of the alloy and the size/shape of the nut it can't be used, I did try.
I realise it will probably need ordering in, but quite honestly, that doesn't mater. I need one and don't have one.
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I have no spare keys, and nothing I can hammer into it.
Once I've got them off I'll probably just leave it with normal ones on there, as I'm an idiot and am bound to lose it again else.
The one I've lost is like this...
Once I've got them off I'll probably just leave it with normal ones on there, as I'm an idiot and am bound to lose it again else.
The one I've lost is like this...
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Not that any one really cares, but I spoke to BMW in Reading, and I can just bring the car in any time, and they'll take their master set out to the car and then sell me the one I need...I'm tempted to just ask to borrow it for 5 mins. Then I can replace the locking ones with the normal ones I have.
Then I can replace the locking ones with the normal ones I have.
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Then bring it over on Thurs and we'll get the damn thing sorted once and for all so hoonage can commence
Can't do Thurs, can do Weds?