m20 TB help.

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steve_k
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Post Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:10 pm

afternoon folks.

looking for help!!!

the nut on top of my throttle body has sheared off (the highest one on a m20b25 TB with the tall spring under it).

i noticed it was a bit loose so gently tightened it up & it sheared off.

is it possible to drill it out & tap it to put a (small) bolt in there to hold it in place??

the spring hasn't come off as the upper arm is still connected to the lower arm but it's loose on top.

so, can i drill it & tap it??
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Post Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:20 pm

the part i'm referring to is number 12 & 13 here

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=13_0334

except on mine it is/was a 10mm nut,

so. is it possible to drill/tap that shaft? i only need it to be about 3-4mm deep, enough for a machine screw & washer to hold it in place.
if it's got t*ts or wheels it's bound to be trouble...............prove me wrong.
getting oral sex off an ugly person is like rock climbing.....don't look down ;)