Dealer - Airbox removal problem - Page 4

s.mac · 10-05-2014, 10:57 AM

If I can change a filter anyone can!

karbonkid · 10-05-2014, 11:24 AM

Regards to removing ceased torx screw I would remove flap as mentioned - allowing you access to the nut on the inside, attach spanner to nut and try undoing the torx screw with some force. Being a torx screw you will be able to apply quite a bit of force without cross threading the head. You may need a extra set of hands.
If this doesn't free, drilling it through is your only option or dremel'ing the nut vertically from the inside would be my next step allowing you to pull the torx screw cleanly through the top of the airbox.

sonu · 10-05-2014, 11:48 AM

thanks for the replies guys. Agree to differ with you guys implying I may be over reacting. If the dealer phones me up and asks me to be liable for 5k worth of damage, how am I supposed to respond?

Got in touch with BMW UK and they've spoken to the dealer. Dealer said they will do the work. Feel better with this as now BMW are involved and also I have not agreed to pay 5k if they screw things up.

**shimmy** · 10-05-2014, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sonu

thanks for the replies guys. Agree to differ with you guys implying I may be over reacting. If the dealer phones me up and asks me to be liable for 5k worth of damage, how am I supposed to respond?

Got in touch with BMW UK and they've spoken to the dealer. Dealer said they will do the work. Feel better with this as now BMW are involved and also I have not agreed to pay 5k if they screw things up.

Good result, but effectively they have told you about a previous problem with the car and it is your problem even if they damage the box. Sometimes you have to just take responsibility for things in life and accept life has a cost and risk and don't expect the paperboy to replace your broken letterbox.

sonu · 10-05-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Good result, but effectively they have told you about a previous problem with the car and it is your problem even if they damage the box. Sometimes you have to just take responsibility for things in life and accept life has a cost and risk and don't expect the paperboy to replace your broken letterbox.

Agree to differ. Don't think it's my problem. I've maintained and serviced the car according to BMW advice and have extended warranty. If BMW have designed access to the airbox in such a way that it can be easily damaged then they should be responsible. Trying to pass the 5k cost on to the customer is unacceptable to me.

**alexk** · 10-05-2014, 03:46 PM

Which world are you living in ?

If vnw designed the airbox in such a way...
What you said is ridiculous

**AlexGTT** · 10-05-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Fuck me cant please some people. You wanted an inspection 2 and you have it. You don't want your airbox knackered and you have it still in one piece. Pay your bill and ask for the free filter and ask them to sign the inspection 2 fully and take the car away and get your cranky bolt fixed and put the filter in yourself or with some help.

Ffs

Getting fookin' grumpy in his old age.

But I do agree with the hairy monster.

**shimmy** · 10-05-2014, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonu

Agree to differ. Don't think it's my problem. I've maintained and serviced the car according to BMW advice and have extended warranty. If BMW have designed access to the airbox in such a way that it can be easily damaged then they should be responsible. Trying to pass the 5k cost on to the customer is unacceptable to me.

Ok.

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexk

Which world are you living in ?

If vnw designed the airbox in such a way...
What you said is ridiculous

Ok

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexGTT

Getting fookin' grumpy in his old age.

But I do agree with the hairy monster.

Ok

I'm a bit nervous today, on edge

**alexk** · 10-05-2014, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by shimmy

Ok.

Ok

Ok

I'm a bit nervous today, on edge

I was referring to the op

plumber vic · 10-05-2014, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Fuck me cant please some people. You wanted an inspection 2 and you have it. You don't want your airbox knackered and you have it still in one piece. Pay your bill and ask for the free filter and ask them to sign the inspection 2 fully and take the car away and get your cranky bolt fixed and put the filter in yourself or with some help.

Ffs

It's the time of the month
But must agree

10-05-2014, 11:24 AM	#32
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Regards to removing ceased torx screw I would remove flap as mentioned - allowing you access to the nut on the inside, attach spanner to nut and try undoing the torx screw with some force. Being a torx screw you will be able to apply quite a bit of force without cross threading the head. You may need a extra set of hands. If this doesn't free, drilling it through is your only option or dremel'ing the nut vertically from the inside would be my next step allowing you to pull the torx screw cleanly through the top of the airbox. __________________

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10-05-2014, 11:48 AM	#33
sonu Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 20 Casino cash: $656	thanks for the replies guys. Agree to differ with you guys implying I may be over reacting. If the dealer phones me up and asks me to be liable for 5k worth of damage, how am I supposed to respond? Got in touch with BMW UK and they've spoken to the dealer. Dealer said they will do the work. Feel better with this as now BMW are involved and also I have not agreed to pay 5k if they screw things up.