Removing the 335d engine cover -- one screw hard to get

Persian Whisperjet · 02-07-2015, 01:43 PM

OK, I realize this is basic, but in removing the cover I am having trouble getting to the T-30 screw at the back right (driver's side near the firewall).

There is a sort of enclosed cable that crosses the engine longitudinally -- does that have to come off first or is there a low profile Torx tool that will slip down under it?

Thanks in advance for any guidance. I feel like my maiden voyage has ended before getting to the end of the driveway!

2deerwhistlers · 02-07-2015, 02:48 PM

I think it's an Allen style and you can use the "Allen ball" style to hit it at a slight angle

DSB335d · 02-07-2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 2deerwhistlers

I think it's an Allen style and you can use the "Allen ball" style to hit it at a slight angle

Yes what he said^^^. I use a T-handle ball end and it is 5mm. I removed that screw actually and never put it back. There are still plenty holding it in place. Also with the T handle you can easily go in-between the wire loom and the plastic shroud.

335dFan · 02-07-2015, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DSB335d

Yes what he said^^^. I use a T-handle ball end and it is 5mm. I removed that screw actually and never put it back. There are still plenty holding it in place.

Ditto to above. It was a little bit hard to take off when I was first installing the JBD, and thus I never put it back on. I just keep it in my bag of tools for the JBD install/de-install.

Although it wouldn't be a good enough reason to do so by itself, I considered doing what my friend did, which was to put on the M3 cowling. I think that made it easier to get at that rearmost bolt.

9mmkungfu · 02-07-2015, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Persian Whisperjet

There is a sort of enclosed cable that crosses the engine longitudinally -- does that have to come off first or is there a low profile Torx tool that will slip down under it?

Yes, I pull this off in 30 seconds for easy access to that last bolt.

Yozh · 02-08-2015, 12:38 AM

I've got an M3 cowl and it makes life so much easier for sure. Plus it is so much lighter than stock piece.

jackstrath · 02-08-2015, 04:04 AM

i cut the rear part of the engine cover off , couldnt get it up and out for the life of me!
Things you do in the rain lol!

PSEE · 02-10-2015, 01:13 PM

PLUS, doesn't the M3 cowl boost the 335d's performance?!?

9mmkungfu · 02-10-2015, 01:43 PM

Do you guys have a part number for the M3 cowl? Just curious to take a look at it.

TDIwyse · 02-10-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

Do you guys have a part number for the M3 cowl? Just curious to take a look at it.

Check this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932862

I really like this cowl as well due to the weight savings and the easier access it provides.

Hoooper · 02-10-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jackstrath

i cut the rear part of the engine cover off , couldnt get it up and out for the life of me!
Things you do in the rain lol!

Did you pull the strut bar boot off the firewall? Cant get the rear part out without doing this.

My rear cover has been permanently removed as well. If I still have the car when I hit 90 years old I will put it back.

9mmkungfu · 02-10-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TDIwyse

Check this thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=932862

I really like this cowl as well due to the weight savings and the easier access it provides.

Potentially trips mass air meter codes?

TDIwyse · 02-10-2015, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 9mmkungfu

Potentially trips mass air meter codes?

Is this in regards to the AEM dry flow air filter from that thread? If so, then ... I had a MAF go bad early on that tripped a code. Haven't had a MAF code since I put the new MAF in there ~ 2-3 yrs ago, and most of that time was with the AEM filter. If you modify your intake or change MAF sensor you should "reset adaptations" before driving, otherwise the DDE might not like what it sees and set a code.

9mmkungfu · 02-10-2015, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TDIwyse

Is this in regards to the AEM dry flow air filter from that thread? If so, then ... I had a MAF go bad early on that tripped a code. Haven't had a MAF code since I put the new MAF in there ~ 2-3 yrs ago, and most of that time was with the AEM filter. If you modify your intake or change MAF sensor you should "reset adaptations" before driving, otherwise the DDE might not like what it sees and set a code.

Ah okay. I thought it was related to the filter but if the MAF went bad, that would make sense. Thanks for posting the links.

AzureHaze · 02-18-2015, 01:16 PM

You know that screw at the end is a PITA when even the stealership doesn't bother putting it back!

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