Air filter screw holes don't hold up.

Bimmer56 · 10-01-2024, 12:54 PM

Anyone here still running factory air filter box and having issues with screw holes that don't tighten anymore?
I'm trying to find the best solution rather than remounting the after market cold air.

M5Rick · 10-02-2024, 02:55 AM

Obviously overtightened big time previously, find next size up or two similar shape screws and it should take up the slack if the heads clear the wall.

Bimmer56 · 10-02-2024, 05:26 AM

It doesn't take much to enlarge the plastic thread.
Found a ez-lock from from home depot that I'll try.

Bimmer56 · 10-03-2024, 02:26 AM

Got the ez-lock installed and now I feel the repair is close to perfect.
Now I can help my son's e90 cabin filter cover with same issue.
Just thought I share this in case it's helpful to someone out there.

M5Rick · 10-03-2024, 03:46 AM

Looks like a good idea. Can I ask where you got the 4 mini turbo hose heat covers from..

Bimmer56 · 10-03-2024, 11:39 AM

Sure, Got them from Amazon 3 years ago.

texsn95 · 10-04-2024, 01:16 PM

Cool, can you link the part for the covers?

Bimmer56 · 10-05-2024, 12:02 AM

It's spark plug boot heat shields, used to protect from hot headers running between the plugs. Very easy to find.
Got the idea when I used to race with Chevy muscle cars I had, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova II.

Not a fan of buying those flaking silver covers from bmw.

M5Rick · 10-05-2024, 05:38 AM

They got them on eebay also.

KurtsM5 · 10-05-2024, 09:24 AM

https://www.techflex.com/high-temper...6-thermashield

M5Rick · 10-12-2024, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer56

Got the ez-lock installed and now I feel the repair is close to perfect.
Now I can help my son's e90 cabin filter cover with same issue.
Just thought I share this in case it's helpful to someone out there.

Just got 8 of those exact hose heat covers from e-b, now I need those screw less slim click lock hose clips that BMW fit with the tool to fit them. Can't get them anywhere so a trip to the Bm parts man needed.

Bimmer56 · 10-13-2024, 02:29 PM

That's great, I belive they're called single ear hose clamp. Check your local hardware stores, they often carry them as well.

M5Rick · 10-13-2024, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer56

That's great, I belive they're called single ear hose clamp. Check your local hardware stores, they often carry them as well.

Found it, they are called Oetiker type clamps and got a kit with the special pliers.

KurtsM5 · 10-25-2024, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by M5Rick

Found it, they are called Oetiker type clamps and got a kit with the special pliers.

Where'd ya get em? What I'm seeing is kits with 100 more clamps than the 8 I need...

M5Rick · 10-25-2024, 08:08 AM

E-bay and I got them with all the many mini clamps as I needed the special pliers in the kit with it.

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Bimmer56 M Member 33 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6, E39, E34, Supra Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: PNW, WA iTrader: (0)	Air filter screw holes don't hold up. Anyone here still running factory air filter box and having issues with screw holes that don't tighten anymore? I'm trying to find the best solution rather than remounting the after market cold air.
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M5Rick General 90415 Rep 27,096 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	Obviously overtightened big time previously, find next size up or two similar shape screws and it should take up the slack if the heads clear the wall. Last edited by M5Rick; 10-02-2024 at 03:44 AM..
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Bimmer56 M Member 33 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6, E39, E34, Supra Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: PNW, WA iTrader: (0)	It doesn't take much to enlarge the plastic thread. Found a ez-lock from from home depot that I'll try. Attached Images
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Bimmer56 M Member 33 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6, E39, E34, Supra Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: PNW, WA iTrader: (0)	Got the ez-lock installed and now I feel the repair is close to perfect. Now I can help my son's e90 cabin filter cover with same issue. Just thought I share this in case it's helpful to someone out there. Attached Images
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Bimmer56 M Member 33 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6, E39, E34, Supra Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: PNW, WA iTrader: (0)	It's spark plug boot heat shields, used to protect from hot headers running between the plugs. Very easy to find. Got the idea when I used to race with Chevy muscle cars I had, Camaro, Chevelle, Nova II. Not a fan of buying those flaking silver covers from bmw.
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Bimmer56 M Member 33 Rep 65 Posts Drives: BMW F13 M6, E39, E34, Supra Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: PNW, WA iTrader: (0)	That's great, I belive they're called single ear hose clamp. Check your local hardware stores, they often carry them as well.
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M5Rick General 90415 Rep 27,096 Posts Drives: M5 F10 DCT Gunmetal Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: GB iTrader: (0)	E-bay and I got them with all the many mini clamps as I needed the special pliers in the kit with it.
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