Rocker cover fixings

[Jackle]

I've had my rocker cover off (M20B25) a few times lately, and it's fairly obvious to me that the fixings that hold it on aren't the originals. ie it's got 6 bolts, and 2 screws
I'm almost certain that my previous 325 had studs and nuts holding the cover on.
I really need to get some studs in to replace the bolts/screws, mainly because the thread on at least two of the fixing holes is on its way out, and I'm sure studs would be much easier.
Question is, where would I get the studs from? Would they be a dealer part or could I get them from elsewhere?

[kam-325i]

I would suggest either your locall scrappy or dealer....

[gcorky]

fastener shop,you will get stainless too!! or anodised!!take old bolt as pattern tell em what you want(m6 thread iirc)


they are stud and nut usually

[Steviec]

Or ebay, Ԛ£4.99 I think, hang on....

[Steviec]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... _Stores_IT

Looks like it doesnt have the bits you need though.

[Jackle]

That's another thing that made me wonder. I've looked at these sets before and wondered if my car was different.
I'll try to get a set of studs then, then maybe get one of these kits to finish it off.

[Steviec]

If your after one of those kits, you can have mine, Ԛ£4.99 with free postage. I couldnt be bothered using it.

[Andy335Touring]

Have they changed the threads in the head where the studs fix in ?

If not you can get new studs from BMW for pennies or you might have to mess about getting bigger studs/nuts and tapping some new threads, just be care full not to get any aly swarf in the engine !