broken valve cover bolt

2008E92335XI · 10-18-2018, 09:45 PM

hi guys. i was doing a valve cover job on my n54 and noticed that one of the bolts in the upper left corner had been snapped. I tried to get it out with an easy out, left drill bit but no luck. just scratching the head from slipping off the uneven surface of the broken bolt in a tight spot.

anyone know of any machine shops or mechanics that could help me extract this bolt? i'm in the bedford, MA area. Thanks!

Torgus · 10-22-2018, 06:44 PM

Any shop should be able to do this for you once bring it to them. Just tell them you need a bolt extracted.

I would use a punch to make dimple for a place for the bit so it does not wander.

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2008E92335XI Private First Class 22 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 08 e92 335xi Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	broken valve cover bolt hi guys. i was doing a valve cover job on my n54 and noticed that one of the bolts in the upper left corner had been snapped. I tried to get it out with an easy out, left drill bit but no luck. just scratching the head from slipping off the uneven surface of the broken bolt in a tight spot. anyone know of any machine shops or mechanics that could help me extract this bolt? i'm in the bedford, MA area. Thanks! Attached Images
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Torgus Slow. 3796 Rep 7,160 Posts Drives: N54 6466 100% E85 + Meth Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 [10.00] 2007 BMW E90 [0.00] 2006 BMW E91 [0.00]	Any shop should be able to do this for you once bring it to them. Just tell them you need a bolt extracted. I would use a punch to make dimple for a place for the bit so it does not wander.
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