Intake Pipe, screw went into the pipe...?

[M3nmotion18]

Hello

I was about to install the charge pipe and

After I was trying to unscrew the bolt from intake pipe, i dropped the 10mm into the intake pipe... oh my.... what do I do??

Any advice??

Thank you!

[Bmwlmr99]

Don't panic... a magnetic with an extension will easily retrieve the 10mm bolt, ask for it at your local automotive store.....you will get it

[M3nmotion18]

Yes, I purchased them at the local auto part store and I got it out..hew!!

Thank you!!

[Bmwlmr99]

Lol...been there before doing spark plugs lol.....glad you got it man

[six-n-twins53]

That always makes you pucker

[Bmwlmr99]

you damn right it does......

[M3nmotion18]

Originally Posted by Bmwlmr99

Lol...been there before doing spark plugs lol.....glad you got it man

How was the spark plugs installation? I want to change them as well in the future.

After I got the 10mm out of the Intake pipe, when I tried to tighten the charge pipe, I dropped the OEM screws underneath somewhere and I can't find with my extension magnetic... I guess I need to remove the undertray to find that bolt...

[Bmwlmr99]

Its a bitch....removing all that strut assembly to access the front plugs...invest in a good torque wrench ( digital and accurate )....and I HAD TO ORDER the freakin spark plug socket from amazon!!!! no local parts store had shit napa, autozone or sears craftsman tools...other sockets came close to fitting but i would have damaged the threads or worse because the heads are aluminum... be careful. definitely have to be patient doing this ..but its 750 at the dealer and most shops

[Bmwlmr99]

Originally Posted by M3nmotion18

How was the spark plugs installation? I want to change them as well in the future.

After I got the 10mm out of the Intake pipe, when I tried to tighten the charge pipe, I dropped the OEM screws underneath somewhere and I can't find with my extension magnetic... I guess I need to remove the undertray to find that bolt...

Home depot has plenty of replacement 10mm....just get the correct lenght

[M3nmotion18]

Originally Posted by Bmwlmr99

Its a bitch....removing all that strut assembly to access the front plugs...invest in a good torque wrench ( digital and accurate )....and I HAD TO ORDER the freakin spark plug socket from amazon!!!! no local parts store had shit napa, autozone or sears craftsman tools...other sockets came close to fitting but i would have damaged the threads or worse because the heads are aluminum... be careful. definitely have to be patient doing this ..but its 750 at the dealer and most shops

I'll need to invest some good torque wrench, so I'll buy one too.

Thank you!!

[Brasko]

Originally Posted by Bmwlmr99

Home depot has plenty of replacement 10mm....just get the correct lenght

I would purchase an OEM replacement instead. That way you are insured it is the correct length and grade. Shouldn't cost much.

[M3nmotion18]

Originally Posted by Brasko

I would purchase an OEM replacement instead. That way you are insured it is the correct length and grade. Shouldn't cost much.

I would need to buy the Push rivets (for the plastic covers on both sides) anyways from the dealership, so I'll also buy the OEM parts as you mentioned.

Thanks!

[BzsBimmer]

You shouldn’t need to replace the push rivets unless you damage them when removing. The head of the rivet is designed to slip up and will remove the pin under the head to release its expansion of the surrounding sleeve.

[M3nmotion18]

Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

You shouldn’t need to replace the push rivets unless you damage them when removing. The head of the rivet is designed to slip up and will remove the pin under the head to release its expansion of the surrounding sleeve.

I did damaged the push rivets on both sides as I tried pulling them so many times.... Then, I realized I didn't have to actually take them off....

Thank you!