Urgent E46 problem.Help please

[Rik178m]

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.

[baptie0]

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.

[Rik178m]

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

[baptie0]

no probs, have fun!!!

[Rial_e30]

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

forum.evotechnik.net

[Andyboy]

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.

[Rik178m]

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?

[Rik178m]

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

[E30Mark]

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

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