I removed the valve cover in my Bavaria today in preparation to adjust the valves and immediately noticed the front hollow hold down bolt for the oil distribution tube was missing...
Luckily I found the bolt and the aluminum sealing washer in one of the cavities in the head.
Although I haven't heard any strange sounds from the engine, what damage could this have caused?
The torque spec for this bolt is only 7-9 ft pounds. It can't be much or it will crush the tube. I plan on putting a drop of blue Loctite on the bolt before installing it. Has anybody else done this?
Luckily I found the bolt and the aluminum sealing washer in one of the cavities in the head.
Although I haven't heard any strange sounds from the engine, what damage could this have caused?
The torque spec for this bolt is only 7-9 ft pounds. It can't be much or it will crush the tube. I plan on putting a drop of blue Loctite on the bolt before installing it. Has anybody else done this?