F30 Strut tower replacement bolts?

ajrettke · 12-03-2019, 11:47 AM

BLUF: Where do I find the bolts? the Link below shows the bolts I'm talking about at the 2:22 mark.

Background:

I replaced my spark plugs using this guide:

At 2:22 he highlights the strut bar bolts are sometimes replaced. I didn't do it when I replaced the spark plugs but shortly after I did my valve gasket started to leak. So since I'm going to be removing the strut tower bolts yet again I wanted to replace the bolts....

So basic question, where can I find those bolts? I found ones that look like that for E90, but nothing for the F30.

Thanks in advance!

cfm56d7b · 12-04-2019, 10:54 AM

Did you have a chance to explore realoem.com to find the part number?

Orion4 · 12-04-2019, 12:41 PM

Although, supposed to be single use bolt (stretch bolts), my local BMW Service Manager says they don't typically replace them unless they appear difficult to thread back on or look damaged.

ajrettke · 12-05-2019, 12:50 PM

I checked realoem...couldn't find it there, couldn't even find the bars either.

celsdogg · 12-06-2019, 01:14 PM

31306862826

looked it up using my wife's f30 vin. it uses the 5 bolt strut mount. could be different if you have the 3 bolt variety. didn't check.

everything is on realoem, sometimes it's tricky to find!

ajrettke · 12-11-2019, 02:38 PM

Thank you celsdogg!

Orion4 · 12-11-2019, 08:43 PM

I assume the 14 M-Sport uses the same Strut bar as my 13 Sportline 335i which is 4 bolts. One at each strut tower and two at the firewall.

johnung · 12-12-2019, 01:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajrettke

I checked realoem...couldn't find it there, couldn't even find the bars either.

I got some from GetBMWParts dot com which is a BMW dealer selling at a discount. Also check FCP Euro.

nojoor · 07-08-2021, 04:35 PM

07147270121 Found it on realoem.com

12-03-2019, 11:47 AM	#1
ajrettke Private First Class 20 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i Msport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dumfries, VA iTrader: (1)	F30 Strut tower replacement bolts? BLUF: Where do I find the bolts? the Link below shows the bolts I'm talking about at the 2:22 mark. Background: I replaced my spark plugs using this guide: At 2:22 he highlights the strut bar bolts are sometimes replaced. I didn't do it when I replaced the spark plugs but shortly after I did my valve gasket started to leak. So since I'm going to be removing the strut tower bolts yet again I wanted to replace the bolts.... So basic question, where can I find those bolts? I found ones that look like that for E90, but nothing for the F30. Thanks in advance!
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cfm56d7b Lieutenant General 5878 Rep 10,253 Posts Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (2)	Did you have a chance to explore realoem.com to find the part number?
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,571 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	Although, supposed to be single use bolt (stretch bolts), my local BMW Service Manager says they don't typically replace them unless they appear difficult to thread back on or look damaged.
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12-05-2019, 12:50 PM	#4
ajrettke Private First Class 20 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i Msport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dumfries, VA iTrader: (1)	I checked realoem...couldn't find it there, couldn't even find the bars either.
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12-11-2019, 02:38 PM	#6
ajrettke Private First Class 20 Rep 175 Posts Drives: 2014 F30 335i Msport Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dumfries, VA iTrader: (1)	Thank you celsdogg!
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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 481 Rep 1,571 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	I assume the 14 M-Sport uses the same Strut bar as my 13 Sportline 335i which is 4 bolts. One at each strut tower and two at the firewall.
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07-08-2021, 04:35 PM	#9
nojoor Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: '15 335i Msport Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	07147270121 Found it on realoem.com
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