Filler plug/bolt manual transmission

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sw4nny

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 Barnsley
I am needing some help trying to get the part numbers for the filler bolts/plug on a manual transmission ,for when gear box oil is changed
The car is a 2005 3.0i manual roadster
Yes I have used the search function and tried realoem,but neither shows up a definite part number .
Alternatively if anyone could post a link to a site they have purchased from that would be great.
Thanks in advance,Geoff.
 
http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E85/Europe/Z4_3.0i-M54/L-N/apr2004/browse/manual_transmission/gs6_37bz_dz_sealing_and_mount_parts/

Part 6 for both the filler screw and the drain screw.


But I just reused the old screws.
Tightening torque is 35Nm (according to TIS)
 
GuidoK said:
http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/E85/Europe/Z4_3.0i-M54/L-N/apr2004/browse/manual_transmission/gs6_37bz_dz_sealing_and_mount_parts/

Part 6 for both the filler screw and the drain screw.


But I just reused the old screws.
Tightening torque is 35Nm (according to TIS)
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Thanks for that ,also for the extra torque info .much appreciated. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
For the fill plug on the side it will be difficult to get a torque wrench in there.
There's not much room.
I did it just with a standard hex key and tightened it until I thought it would be around that torque.

And always drain with the fill plug removed too. You can get the last of the oil out with some compressed air through the fill hole.
 
I always make sure the filler plug will undo prior to draining gearboxes, just in case it's stuck fast and your left with no oil in the box.
 
cheers guys thanks for the info,
Not sure yet if I will be doing it myself,or taking it to local indie,have only got 2 axle stands and the car needs to be flat to do this swop i beleive
I wanted to ensure I had the spare plugs just incase .have you guys got any thoughts on best oil to use ?
 
sw4nny said:
cheers guys thanks for the info,
Not sure yet if I will be doing it myself,or taking it to local indie,have only got 2 axle stands and the car needs to be flat to do this swop i beleive
I wanted to ensure I had the spare plugs just incase .have you guys got any thoughts on best oil to use ?
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I run a Nissan 4x4 and it's essential that I use GL4 grade oil in the box as GL5 attacks the bronze fittings in the box. Not sure about the Z box though.
Again, in the Nissan, I jack it up at an angle so that I can get more oil in the box as this give better gear coverage, but not sure in the Z
 
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