Urgent E46 problem.Help please

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:45 am

Changing my clutch. While taking off the exhaust I managed to snap a stud. As per the pic. Will it just pop out the other side with a bit of force or what are my options? need to get it fixed today really.

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:52 am

get a bit of heat on the manifold, knock the stud out, you can use a bolt to replace the stud until you get another.

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:54 am

That was my plan. Didn't know if it was spose to pop out tho. Thanks mate

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 11:57 am

no probs, have fun!!!

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 4:42 pm

Dont have no clue, but if you dont get the information on here you can try asking the guys at

forum.evotechnik.net

Post Sun Dec 21, 2008 6:13 pm

E46 manifold studs are welded to the manifold - just like the E36 318iS and Ti. You will need to beat the threaded end until it pops out, or grind the head off. The correct stud is around £4 from BMW.

Post Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:54 am

Ahh couldn't pop them out the other side so going to drill them out and fit 4 new ones. What should I put on them to stop them corroding again?

Post Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:27 am

Just phoned BMW in Notts. £10 each for the studs!!!!!!!!

Post Wed Feb 04, 2009 12:56 pm

Rik178m wrote:Just phoned BMW in Notts. £10 each for the studs!!!!!!!!

That Ok you can use the profit you made from not returning monies owed to GTXcess

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=124730