Dropped a screw

AWSAWS · 01-19-2016, 05:33 AM

Hi,
I was installing the TMAP sensor on my aftermarket charge pipe when I dropped one of the screws which quickly disappeared, never to be seen again.

The screw just wouldn't hold and after about the 10th attempt it finally slipped from my fingers.

I was wondering if anyone knows the size and type of screw I need?

My charge pipe is from Burger tuning but it looks like cp-e use the same screws.

I'm in England and my local halfords didn't seem to have any screws like the one I've lost. My local wickes doesn't have this design of screw either. The thread pattern is different to the threads on stock MAP sensors screws.

This is a picture

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1363667537

Right now my TMAP is held in place by 1 screw and the tight gaskets it has on it. I want to replace the second screw as soon as I can.

I emailed cp-e, twice and got no reply.

Thanks

AWSAWS · 01-19-2016, 05:38 AM

Similar style:

fazman · 01-19-2016, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AWSAWS

Hi,
I was installing the TMAP sensor on my aftermarket charge pipe when I dropped one of the screws which quickly disappeared, never to be seen again.

The screw just wouldn't hold and after about the 10th attempt it finally slipped from my fingers.

I was wondering if anyone knows the size and type of screw I need?

My charge pipe is from Burger tuning but it looks like cp-e use the same screws.

I'm in England and my local halfords didn't seem to have any screws like the one I've lost. My local wickes doesn't have this design of screw either. The thread pattern is different to the threads on stock MAP sensors screws.

This is a picture

http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1363667537

Right now my TMAP is held in place by 1 screw and the tight gaskets it has on it. I want to replace the second screw as soon as I can.

I emailed cp-e, twice and got no reply.

Thanks

Have you considered emailing Terry at BMS?

AWSAWS · 01-20-2016, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fazman

Have you considered emailing Terry at BMS?

I did. He wasn't 100% sure. I went to my local store and couldn't find anything in the size here. So I may have to order online. I want to get it right. Someone must know.

FHE92 · 01-20-2016, 06:56 AM

Could it be something like this?

http://www.shop-apt.co.uk/clamp-leve...4mm-allen.html

Here is a Google search that has some that look like the image you posted

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=4m...ZJ9P4iOu9bM%3A

Here is a thread that suggests its a..... "Install using supplied 4mm allen screws."

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66252

hope this helps

critical05 · 01-20-2016, 07:26 AM

Don't know the size.

But I do know the type, its a Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS). Even though it has a "Screw" in the name, its considered a bolt.

They come in standard and metric sizes and varying thread pitch's so there is several options to choose from. Your hardware store should have several nuts available so you can try to thread them onto the bolt so you can find the size and thread pitch.

AWSAWS · 01-20-2016, 08:22 AM

Ok thanks guys, I'll give an M4 a try. That's 4mm in UK as far as I understand.

AWSAWS · 01-20-2016, 05:43 PM

#8-32 x 3/8” Screws

(Terry's estimate was correct)

Miller335 · 01-20-2016, 05:51 PM

Man you must really hate jacking up the car.

FHE92 · 01-22-2016, 08:50 AM

New thread!

"extra 8x32-5/8" long screw to attach the sensor"

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post19256950

You should be able to find your screw now!

01-19-2016, 05:33 AM	#1
AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	Dropped a screw Hi, I was installing the TMAP sensor on my aftermarket charge pipe when I dropped one of the screws which quickly disappeared, never to be seen again. The screw just wouldn't hold and after about the 10th attempt it finally slipped from my fingers. I was wondering if anyone knows the size and type of screw I need? My charge pipe is from Burger tuning but it looks like cp-e use the same screws. I'm in England and my local halfords didn't seem to have any screws like the one I've lost. My local wickes doesn't have this design of screw either. The thread pattern is different to the threads on stock MAP sensors screws. This is a picture http://www.e90post.com/forums/attach...1&d=1363667537 Right now my TMAP is held in place by 1 screw and the tight gaskets it has on it. I want to replace the second screw as soon as I can. I emailed cp-e, twice and got no reply. Thanks __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	Similar style: __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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01-20-2016, 06:56 AM	#5
FHE92 Private First Class 26 Rep 194 Posts Drives: Nothing interesting.... Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Could it be something like this? http://www.shop-apt.co.uk/clamp-leve...4mm-allen.html Here is a Google search that has some that look like the image you posted https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=4m...ZJ9P4iOu9bM%3A Here is a thread that suggests its a..... "Install using supplied 4mm allen screws." http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=66252 hope this helps
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critical05 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 311 Posts Drives: g80 m3, 6 speed Join Date: May 2012 Location: IA iTrader: (0)	Don't know the size. But I do know the type, its a Socket Head Cap Screw (SHCS). Even though it has a "Screw" in the name, its considered a bolt. They come in standard and metric sizes and varying thread pitch's so there is several options to choose from. Your hardware store should have several nuts available so you can try to thread them onto the bolt so you can find the size and thread pitch. Last edited by critical05; 01-20-2016 at 07:35 AM..
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01-20-2016, 08:22 AM	#7
AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	Ok thanks guys, I'll give an M4 a try. That's 4mm in UK as far as I understand.
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01-20-2016, 05:43 PM	#8
AWSAWS Colonel 283 Rep 2,343 Posts Drives: E92 GC Turbos, FBO, 335i DCT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Valhalla iTrader: (0)	#8-32 x 3/8” Screws (Terry's estimate was correct) __________________ GC Turbos, FBO, JB4, DCT, Port Meth injection, BMS Charge Pipe, NGK plugs. EBC brakes and pads, LED Angel lights, LED foglights, LCI rears OCC, Braided brake lines. Custom Diff Lockdown Kit, VTT inlets, TMAP, stage 2+ fuel pump 11.79@119mph (stock turbos) 11.74@129mph (GC Turbos)
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01-20-2016, 05:51 PM	#9
Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Man you must really hate jacking up the car. __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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01-22-2016, 08:50 AM	#10
FHE92 Private First Class 26 Rep 194 Posts Drives: Nothing interesting.... Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	New thread! "extra 8x32-5/8" long screw to attach the sensor" http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...0#post19256950 You should be able to find your screw now!
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