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Old Aug 30, 2015 | 04:10 PM
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Valve cover bolts question 2006 s
There are 12 bolts 8 are 8 millimeter and 4 others with no bolt head to remove them, can someone help me understand this, here is the listing for new bolts take a look, Pat

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Mini-r50-r52-r53-Valve-Cover-Bolt-Kit-w-Seals-GENUINE-OEM-Warranty/301720868126?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3D5a796fdee9fa4996a4a43d0b620c0897%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D271900904837
 
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Looks about right. You need 4 of 11-12-1-487-178 and 8 of 11-12-1-487-179.
 
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We have them here and more information on that valve cover: And replace them with new. 11121487179 and 11121487178

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Ok thanks my studs were rusted bad, to the point nothing much left. Pat
 
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Ok thanks my studs were rusted bad, to the point nothing much left. Pat

You are welcome, and if you need anything else I am here and a can be PM'd.
 
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Ok thanks my studs were rusted bad, to the point nothing much left. Pat
Definitely good to replace them then. Good luck!
 
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