Diff side plate covers.

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hennabm
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Post Fri Jul 10, 2020 6:14 pm

The bolts on my side covers are looking a bit manky and I want to change them. They have shims behind them setting the bearings so fate needs to be taken.
If I torque them up to the proper torque will it be OK to change them one at a time?

OR - Is it not worth the risk?

BTW - 4 bolt side plates.
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Post Sun Jul 12, 2020 10:14 am

If you are just changing the bolts you wont have any problems, the shim is behind the cover and is made of steel so will not be affected
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Post Sun Jul 12, 2020 12:47 pm

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Cheers Danthe.
'82 323i henna
'90 320iSE sterling silver No more!
'10 116d Sport Red - MkI
'12 1.4 Punto Easy Exotica Red
'11 X3 3.0d SE
'89 240 DL Estate