[Dark_Knight_335]

I can't find it for the life of me in any hardware store, although to be fair I have not checked Pep Boys or AutoZone for it. It could have been an M4 automotive bolt if it was machine threaded, but alas, it is not- it only has an "NA" on the head.

I'm sure I could ask the dealer as well.

In any event, it's one of the six screws that hold down the micro filter cover - one seems to have mysteriously gone missing after the Vanos work that was done yesterday...hmmmm...

[MrToastywaffle]

Hopefully my detective skills pay off

http://www.ecstuning.com/News/ES224/ES16964/


http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...28&hg=64&fg=10 -Refer to part number 19

Hope it helps!

[Dark_Knight_335]

My MAN. That second link was what I was looking for- I can drop by the dealer and snap one up lickety split? How could I forget reamoem?

[Antetokounmpo]

The plastic hole might've gotten stripped and the mechanic may have just threw the bolt away, I had 2 strip on me in the past few months. I just bought some slightly bigger screws from the hardware store and threaded them in by hand it's good as new.

[Dark_Knight_335]

I tested the remaining bolt on the front and it fits fine thankfully

[X_Drive]

Just ask for the self tapping screw for the micro filter housing. If you were local, I would have given you a set. BTW, nice smooth hands you got there! :P

[udm328i]

I need one too! Dealer also managed to break two front tabs on cover, I just actually replaced it. but still need one screw

check out this diy
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855681

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by X_Drive

Just ask for the self tapping screw for the micro filter housing. If you were local, I would have given you a set. BTW, nice smooth hands you got there! :P

Why thank you, it's the Euchrin

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by udm328i

I need one too! Dealer also managed to break two front tabs on cover, I just actually replaced it. but still need one screw

check out this diy
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=855681

I broke one too, taking it out to change my micro filter last year

[135Pats]

I call that one "bolt I've dropped into the engine bay a few times".

[FL335]

Originally Posted by X_Drive

Just ask for the self tapping screw for the micro filter housing. If you were local, I would have given you a set. BTW, nice smooth hands you got there! :P

LOL…white collar guy…

I run into these "missing" screws, nuts etc…on these cars. It seems as though the service gets done and all of a sudden some clip is broken or a screw is missing. Today, I discovered a broken clip on the rectangular plastic piece that holds wires located in front of the engine cowling and a missing screw Like you, OP….and on my last 335i I was missing 2 metric hex scores that held on the engine cover…damn techs don't care to keep the stuff from breaking or getting lost!

[NGEE]

lol - when I bought the M3 cabin filter conversion, I ended up with dozens of those damn things

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by NGEE

lol - when I bought the M3 cabin filter conversion, I ended up with dozens of those damn things

I was about to say, NGEE, you got some competition! LOL

Yep no hard labor here, I'm an IT guy