Tray Below Valve Cover Removal Help

jwtw · 07-28-2020, 09:34 PM

Hello All,
So I am chasing the typical valve cover oil leak. I want to take the tray off that sits below the valve cover to clean.

The problem I am having is the bolt that is closest to the back of the engine just spins. I've turned that MOFO so many damn times. But, it wont come out. It feels like it has a nut on the back side that spins with it. The other 3 came out no problem. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts?

Thanks in advance!

John in VA · 07-31-2020, 05:39 PM

See if you can wedge something thin under the head/washer (piece of cardboard, old credit card) that might exert some pressure & allow the bolt to be removed.
Here's the link to the online repair manual. Good luck!
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

BashShah · 07-31-2020, 06:37 PM

If these are your car's pictures, then it looks pretty clean already.
just saying.

F32Fleet · 08-01-2020, 11:43 AM

Just hit it was some break cleaner and wipe it off. Why remove it?

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jwtw bavarian newbie 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 335i RWD Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Tray Below Valve Cover Removal Help Hello All, So I am chasing the typical valve cover oil leak. I want to take the tray off that sits below the valve cover to clean. The problem I am having is the bolt that is closest to the back of the engine just spins. I've turned that MOFO so many damn times. But, it wont come out. It feels like it has a nut on the back side that spins with it. The other 3 came out no problem. Anyone have any ideas or thoughts? Thanks in advance! Attached Images __________________ ------------------------------------------------------- 2013 335i RWD Sedan / VRSF Charge Pipe / AFE Filter
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John in VA Colonel 989 Rep 2,200 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	See if you can wedge something thin under the head/washer (piece of cardboard, old credit card) that might exert some pressure & allow the bolt to be removed. Here's the link to the online repair manual. Good luck! https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/ __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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BashShah Colonel 296 Rep 2,015 Posts Drives: 2012 335i Sedan Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	If these are your car's pictures, then it looks pretty clean already. just saying.
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F32Fleet Lieutenant General 3575 Rep 10,355 Posts Drives: 2015 435i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Just hit it was some break cleaner and wipe it off. Why remove it? __________________ "Drive more, worry less. " 435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
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